Devotion in Motion: Pilgrims Flock to Mata Vaishnodevi During Navratri

The Navratri festival at Mata Vaishnodevi shrine sees over 45,000 pilgrims daily, with enhanced security and new registration facilities. Indigenous flowers and pandals adorn the site, while crowd management systems and CCTV are implemented. Pilgrims view the trek as a spiritual journey for peace and blessings.

The nine-day Navratri festival has commenced at the Mata Vaishnodevi shrine, drawing over 45,000 pilgrims each day in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. Measures have been taken to ensure a seamless pilgrimage experience, including new registration facilities and multi-tier security arrangements.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has introduced registration counters at the Katra railway station to accommodate the influx of pilgrims. Adorned with flowers, the shrine offers a warm welcome as pilgrims embark on the journey seeking Mata Vaishnodevi's blessings.

Enhanced security features, such as 650 CCTV cameras and RFID surveillance systems, are part of crowd management strategies in response to the heavy footfall. The addition of a new langar at Ardh Kuwari is set to ensure pilgrims' comfort during their spiritual trek.

(With inputs from agencies.)