The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been temporarily suspended after the first snowfall of the season, prompting officials to halt new registrations from the Katra base camp on Friday morning. Heavy rain in the lower regions and accumulating snow at higher altitudes led authorities to prioritise the safety of pilgrims, suspending helicopter services and restricting trekking on slippery tracks. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board shared breathtaking images of snow-covered Bhawan and Bhairon Templ

Did you know about the spots before and after Vaishno Devi darshan? Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has 6 stages: 1st Kol Kandoli Mata, 2nd Deva Mai, 3rd Charan Paduka, 4th Ardhkuwari, 5th Main Bhawan, and final Bhairav Dev Temple. Completing all ensures full blessings of maa bhawani🙏🏻 Today, let’s explore the 1st stage - Kol Kandoli Mata, a temple in Nagrota, Jammu about 15-18 km from Jammu city on Jammu-Srinagar Highway. People says Mata Vaishno Devi appeared as a 5 year old girl here, did 12 y