The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed after weeks of suspension due to heavy rains and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir. With improved weather and safety measures in place, devotees have begun their spiritual journey again, expressing gratitude as authorities reopened the sacred pilgrimage route
Vaishnodevi Temple. Filepic
After heavy rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the last two months, the sacred Vaishnodevi Yatra was suspended for weeks. However, with the easing weather conditions across the state, the suspension on the Vaishno Devi Yatra was lifted on Wednesday.
Soon after hearing about the suspension cancellation, devotees expressed gratitude as they once again began their spiritual journey to seek the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi, reported ANI.
One of the devotees, Satyajeet Kumar, while expressing his happiness, stated that, "I came on the 5th (October), but the yatra was suspended for 3 days. I am very happy that I will fulfil my resolve to visit Vaishno Devi," as cited by news agency ANI.
The devotee further added that, "I feel very happy that finally I will be able to complete the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, for which I had come here. Thankfully, I would be able to complete my travel plans with the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi in the final days of the trip."
Earlier, since the landslide and heavy rains made the situation bizarre in Jammu Kashmir’s Katra region, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was halted as a precautionary measure. While suspending the Yatra, the board stated concerns about the safety of the devotees.
As weather conditions improve, the authorities have now reopened the routes for devotees, ensuring all safety measures are in place and the tracks are cleared. The Shrine Board officials said that the Yatra has resumed smoothly and pilgrims are being allowed to proceed towards the Bhawan.
Furthermore, the authorities now continue to urge pilgrims to stay updated through official channels and follow safety advisories during their visit.
Moreover, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended on October 5 for the second time after being reopened for the second time amid the devastating weather conditions.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) announced that the suspension was a result of an adverse weather forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Shrine Board, while issuing an official statement, said that "in view of the inclement weather advisory issued by IMD, Vaishno Devi Yatra shall remain suspended from 5th to 7th October 2025 and will resume on October 8", as cited by news agency ANI.
Earlier, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after a landslide on August 26 that killed 34 people and injured several. The disaster struck in the afternoon, around 3 pm, when heavy rains triggered a massive landslide near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari, about halfway along the 12-kilometre trek from Katra to the shrine.
(With inputs from ANI)
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