In Jammu and Kashmir, the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is witnessing a massive surge in pilgrim footfall during the ongoing Navratri festival, with more than two lakh devotees having paid obeisance in the first six days. Yatra is proceeding smoothly despite the heavy rush. The base camp at Katra and the track leading to the Bhawan remain crowded throughout the day and night.

The Shrine Board has strengthened facilities, including security, crowd management, sanitation, and medical services, to ensure a safe and comfortable pilgrimage for all visitors. Additional staff and security personnel have been deployed to handle the increased rush.

Authorities have urged devotees to follow guidelines and cooperate with officials to ensure smooth movement along the yatra route. The number of pilgrims is expected to increase in the coming days.