The pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district will resume on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), subject to favourable weather conditions, shrine board said.
The pilgrimage was suspended on August 26, hours before a major landslip hit the route leading to the shrine that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims and injuries to 20 others.
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“Jai Mata Di...Vaishno Devi Yatra shall resume from September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) subject to favourable weather conditions. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels,” Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said in a post on X.
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