Jammu, Sept 12: After 19 days of suspension, the yatra of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shall resume from September 14, the Shrine Board officials said today. “Following a temporary suspension necessitated by inclement weather conditions and essential maintenance of the track leading to the Holy Shrine, the Yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shall resume from September 14 (Sunday), subject to favourable weather conditions,” said an official.
Authorities said pilgrims are advised to carry valid identification, follow designated pathways and cooperate with on-ground staff. RFID-based tracking remains mandatory for transparency and traceability. For live updates, booking services and helpline support, devotees can visit the shrine voard’s official website.
The shrine board expressed its gratitude to all devotees for their patience and understanding during the temporary suspension. “The resumption of the Yatra marks a reaffirmation of our collective faith and resilience and the Board remains committed to upholding the sanctity, safety and dignity of this revered pilgrimage,” it said. As many as 34 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed and several injured after a landslide was triggered on August 26 due to heavy rains near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a high-level three-member committee to investigate the causes of the August 26 landslide.
Additional Chief Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, headed a committee, comprising Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police, Jammu, B S Tuti, will submit a comprehensive report to LG Sinha.
