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

23K views · 186 shares | The famous Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills experienced the season's first snowfall as moderate to heavy snow and rains lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. | Jammu Links News | Facebook

7.6K views · 640 reactions | The Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of the Jammu region witnessed first snowfall of the season, forcing the suspension of the helicopter service to the pilgrim site. However, the pilgrims continued their journey by foot to pay their obeisance at the shrine. | Jammu Links News | Facebook