{"id":39455,"date":"2025-04-07T10:03:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=39455"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:03:59","slug":"vaishno-devi-yatra-crosses-21-25-lakh-mark-amid-heavy-navratra-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=39455","title":{"rendered":"Vaishno Devi Yatra Crosses 21.25 Lakh Mark Amid Heavy Navratra Rush"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sacred cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji<\/strong>, nestled amidst the Trikuta Hills<\/strong> in Katra, witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees during the recent eight-day Chaitra Navratras<\/strong>, with an impressive 3.75 lakh pilgrims<\/strong> paying obeisance. This brings the total yatra count for the year so far to 21.25 lakh<\/strong>, signaling a potentially record-breaking pilgrimage year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Speaking to The Daily Pilgrim<\/em>, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB)<\/strong> CEO Anshul Garg<\/strong> confirmed the figures.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAll eight Navratras saw an average daily footfall of over 40,000 pilgrims. With the end of Navratras, the cumulative yatra this year stands at 21.25 lakh,\u201d<\/em> Garg said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The shrine has seen a notable uptick in pilgrims since mid-March<\/strong>, following the conclusion of school exams and an improvement in weather conditions.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc8 Yatra Trends & Records<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Peak Rush Months<\/strong>: May to August (Summer Vacations)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lean Season<\/strong>: January-February (Severe Winters)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Highest Footfall Ever<\/strong>: 1.04 crore in 2012<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2024 Total<\/strong>: 94.84 lakh pilgrims<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2023 Total<\/strong>: 95.22 lakh pilgrims<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lowest in Decades<\/strong>: 17 lakh in 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With a strong start to 2025<\/strong>, experts believe that the yatra could surpass the 1 crore mark<\/strong> once again, only the third time in history<\/strong> after 2011 and 2012.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udea8 Security & Seasonal Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The yatra experienced a minor dip in mid-2024 due to the terror attack on Shiv Khori pilgrims<\/strong> and ongoing election-related restrictions<\/strong>, but the momentum has rebounded strongly in 2025.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udd49\ufe0f FAST FACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Total Navratras in 2025<\/strong>: 8 (One short from usual 9)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Daily Pilgrim Average (Navratras)<\/strong>: 40,000+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Total Till Now (2025)<\/strong>: 21.25 lakh pilgrims<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      SMVDSB CEO<\/strong>: Anshul Garg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udcf8 INSPIRING SIGHTS<\/strong>
      Devotees chanting Jai Mata Di<\/em>, scenic sunrise over Bhawan, and decorated Ardhkuwari temple adorned with flowers welcomed yatris throughout the festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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