Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted Amid Heavy Snowfall in Katra; Tourists Rejoice

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News18•23-01-2026, 16:19
Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted Amid Heavy Snowfall in Katra; Tourists Rejoice
- •Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage was closed on Friday due to heavy snowfall in Katra.
- •Shrine Board employees are urging pilgrims at Bhawan to complete their journey and return.
- •Heavy snowfall has been observed across Jammu and Kashmir, including Baramulla, Srinagar, Reasi, Gulmarg, and Poonch.
- •Locals express joy over the snowfall, anticipating an increase in tourism and improved livelihoods.
- •Tourists are enjoying the snowfall, despite power outages in some areas, calling Kashmir 'heaven'.
Why It Matters: Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is halted due to heavy snowfall, while tourists and locals celebrate the weather.
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