Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra records highest number of pilgrims in a decade

KATRA: The Holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi in the Trikuta Hills of Katra town in the Reasi district has witnessed the arrival of over 95 lakh pilgrims this year, the highest in the past 10 years.

About 94.35 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance to Goddess Vaishno Devi this year.

The highest number in the history of the pilgrimage journey was in 2012, with 1 crore 4 lakh 9 thousand and 5 hundred and 69 devotees paying obeisance at the holy shrine.

Earlier, the highest record of pilgrims was seen in the year 2012 when 1 crore 4 lakh, 9 thousand and five hundred and sixty-nine devotees visited the sacred temple.