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Vaishno Devi Shrine Buzzes with 50,000+ Daily Pilgrims
11 Oct
Summary
- Over 50,000 pilgrims expected daily during the festival.
- The 13-km track is adorned with lights and floral decorations.
- Advanced AI-driven crowd management ensures a safe yatra.
The holy town of Katra in Jammu and Kashmir is vibrant with the start of the nine-day Shardiya Navratri festival at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Thousands of devotees have begun their pilgrimage to the shrine atop the Trikuta hills. Officials project an immense turnout, expecting over 50,000 pilgrims each day throughout the festival period.
The 13-kilometer trek from Darshani Deodi to Bhawan has been transformed with festive decorations, including sparkling lights and diverse floral arrangements. Pilgrims are undertaking the journey under robust security measures, enhanced by AI-based surveillance systems. This spiritual journey is facilitated by extensive arrangements from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
These arrangements include dedicated volunteers for guidance and crowd regulation, 24/7 medical facilities, and drinking water stations. The implementation of an AI-driven crowd management grid aims to ensure that the pilgrimage is seamless, safe, and spiritually fulfilling for all devotees.
