LG Pays Obeisance at Vaishno Devi Shrine | 03 Apr 2025

Why in News? 

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to offer prayers.

Key Points 

• Vaishno Devi Temple:  
  • The temple is located at 5,200 feet in the Trikuta mountains, sees over one crore visitors annually, with a 12 km trek from Katra.  
  • Key Landmarks: Darshani Deodhi, Banganga, Chara Paduka, Indraprastha, Adhkuari, Garbha Joon, Himkoti, Haathi Matha, Sanji Chhat Bhavan, Sher ka Panja and Bhairon Mandir. 
  • According to officials from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, around one lakh pilgrims have visited the shrine since the start of Chaitra Navratri. 
• Security Measures: 
  • Authorities have implemented tight security arrangements to manage the heavy influx of pilgrims. 
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled CCTV cameras and drones have been deployed at the base camp, the bhawan, and along the pilgrimage route.