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.
"Till Friday, 2922 VIP devotees reached Kedarnath Dham for darshan, from which an income of Rs 8,76,600 was generated. Similarly, 5319 VIP pilgrims have so far travelled to Badrinath Dham, from which an income of Rs 15,95,700 was generated," BKTC President Ajendra Ajay.
A total of 23 people got injured after a bus carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims met with an accident in Katra's Muri area in Reasi district on Sunday, officials said.
One person was killed and 13 people were injured after a vehicle carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday, officials said.
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
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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.