Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip Over Security Concerns, Bad Weather

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip Over Security Concerns, Bad Weather

The pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir fell below the 70-lakh mark in 2025, marking a significant decline.

Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Sees Dip As Security Concerns, Natural Calamity Take Toll

Jammu, Dec 29: The pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir fell below the 70-lakh mark in 2025, marking a significant decline as a series of security-related incidents and prolonged weather disruptions affected the annual pilgrimage, officials said. According to officials, a total of 68.85 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine till December 28 this year, with around 70,0…