Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pilgrimages resume in J&K after weather disruption
After six days of bad weather, the pilgrimages to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and the Amarnath Cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir resumed.
Over 18,000 pilgrims visited Vaishno Devi, while 4,000 went to Amarnath Cave.
The pilgrimages were suspended due to heavy rains and landslides.
The authorities ensured safety by closing the new track at Vaishno Devi and the Pahalgam axis at Amarnath for repairs.
The pilgrimages are expected to continue until August 28.
Pilgrimages to Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Cave resumed after a six-day suspension due to bad weather.
Over 18,000 pilgrims visited Vaishno Devi, and 4,000 visited Amarnath Cave.
The new track at Vaishno Devi was closed due to the threat of shooting stones.
The Pahalgam axis of the Amarnath Yatra was temporarily closed for repair and maintenance.
The pilgrimages are scheduled to conclude on August 28.
- Who
- Pilgrims and authorities in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Resumption of pilgrimages after weather disruption
- When
- July 23, 2023
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- Improved weather conditions and safety measures
Pilgrimage Resumption
Safety Concerns
Resumption of Yatras
Pilgrimage Resumption
Pilgrimages resumed after six days due to improved weather conditions.
Safety Concerns
Safety concerns led to the temporary suspension of the Pahalgam axis for repairs.
- Pilgrims at Vaishno Devi
- 18,000
- Pilgrims at Amarnath Cave
- 4,000
- Duration of Suspension
- 6 days
- Total Pilgrims to Amarnath So Far
- 400,000
- Yatra Conclusion Date
- August 28