Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated Prasad-cum-Souvenir Counter of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the departure area of Jammu Airport.
"This is for those who cannot reach the holy shrine. A courier service has also been developed to deliver Prasad to their homes," he said adding that it was the demand for piligrims for a long time.
With the onset of the summer holidays in many states across the country, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMDSB) which is anticipating a large number of devotees at the Holy Shrine over the next couple of months is gearing up with the foolproof measures to ensure the best pilgrimage e
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha who is also the Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, earlier on March 18 announced dedicated a five-storey Durga Bhawan to the pilgrims.
Further lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "people-centric efforts", L-G Sinha said that the stone pelting has become "a thing of the past" for the UT.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is fully devoted to providing better facilities to the pilgrims during their pilgrimage to the holy shrine, observed the Lt Governor.
Devotees hailing from different regions of the country, including children, were seen chanting "Jai Mata Di" as they made their way up and down the hill.
DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range reviewed every security drill of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, yatra route, safety and security of pilgrims visiting to pay obeisance to the holy shrine on a daily basis.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra on Tuesday morning.