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Shat Chandi Maha Yagya Concludes At Vaishno Devi Shrine
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News18•20-10-2026, 18:30
Shat Chandi Maha Yagya Concludes At Vaishno Devi Shrine
- •The nine-day Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organized by SMVDSB concluded with spiritual fervour on Mahanavami.
- •Over four lakh pilgrims visited the holy shrine during the auspicious Shardiya Navratras, marking a significant increase from last year.
- •The Shrine Board made elaborate arrangements including dedicated help desks, uninterrupted utility supplies, and special fasting meals for devotees.
- •The newly inaugurated Vaishnavi Bhawan helped augment accommodation capacity and improve pilgrim infrastructure.
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Over four lakh pilgrims visited the holy shrine located atop Trikuta Hills during the Navratras, averaging over 40,000 daily.
The new Vaishnavi Bhawan at Bhawan was inaugurated in May by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who serves as the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
The Maha Yagya was performed by a group of pandits led by Padma Shri Prof Vishwamurti Shastri during the Shardiya Navratras.
