Vaishno Devi Yatra from August 16; Govt issues guidelines

The wait for the devotees of Vaishno Mata is now its end. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has given permission to start the journey of Mata Vaishno Devi from August 16. Vaishno Devi's journey stopped in March after the Corona transition began in the country.

Union Minister and BJP leader Manoj Sinha has been appointed Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir just a few days ago. After this, they have decided to open all pilgrimage centers in the union territory. A date of August 16 has been set for this.

Guidelines issued for pilgrimage:

The administration has said that persons above 60 years of age, people suffering from diseases, pregnant women, children below 10 years of age will not be allowed inside the shrines. The administration has framed several rules to ensure that Vaishno Devi's journey can run smoothly during the Corona transition.

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Social distancing and sanitization:

In Vaishno Devi, only 5000 people will be allowed to see Mata Vaishno in a day. Only 500 pilgrims from 5000 other states will be allowed to visit. In this, social distance will be strictly followed. No more than 600 people will gather in Mata's building at one time. These guidelines of Jammu and Kashmir administration will remain in force till 30 September. It will be compulsory to wear masks, following social distance.

Apart from this, devotees will not offer any kind of offering in the temple premises. Touching the idols of Gods and Goddesses will also be forbidden. Tell us that in normal days, a huge crowd of devotees throng the Vaishno Devi temple.

All kinds of facilities will be provided to local devotees for starting Vaishno Devi Yatra. These include helicopter service, passenger cable car running between Vaishno Devi Bhawan and Bhairav ​​Valley as well as battery car service running between Vaishno Devi Bhavan.

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