By Admin 
The pilgrimage of the famous Mata Vaishno Devi temple located in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir has been postponed till further orders due to continuous rains. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board gave information about this on X on Saturday (13 September). The yatra was scheduled to start again on Sunday (September 14) after being postponed for 19 days, but due to the weather it has been stopped at the moment.
On August 26, there was a landslide on the route leading to Mata Vaishno Devi, in which 34 devotees were killed and 20 others were injured. The pilgrimage was immediately postponed after this accident.
After this, the board decided a few days ago that the yatra will start again from 14 September. But due to continuous rains and bad weather, it had to be stopped again due to the security of the temple and the building.
Shrine board gave information on social media
The Shrine Board wrote on X, “Jai Mata Di! Due to continuous rains on the building and track, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra starting from September 14 has been postponed till further orders. The devotees are requested to be updated through official communication mediums of Jammu and Kashmir LG and PR.”
Jai Mata Di!
Due to Incessant Rain at Bhawan & The Track, Commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Scheduled From 14th Sept Stands Postponed Till Further Order. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels. @Officeoflgjandk @diprjk
– Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (@OFFIFICIALSMVDSB) September 13, 2025
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Devotees’ troubles increased
This news is disappointing for the devotees, because many people had planned to see Vaishno Devi along with their family and friends. Some devotees are already in confusion due to the postponement of the yatra. The Shrine Board has requested the devotees not to wait for the official update and do not pay attention to the rumors.
Will start again according to the weather
The board said that as soon as the weather is clear and the route will be completely safe, the journey will be resumed. Shrine Board officials also informed that the necessary maintenance work on the route is going on continuously so that the safety of the devotees can be ensured.
The journey has been postponed earlier also
This is not the first time that Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been postponed due to weather or other reasons. Last year too, pilgrims had to face temporary restrictions due to heavy rains and snowfall. Officials say that the safety of passengers is paramount, so it is necessary to take such precautions.