JAMMU, Sept 13: The resumption of the pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, which was scheduled to restart on Sunday after being suspended for 19 days, has been postponed again due to incessant rains, the shrine board announced on Saturday.
The yatra was suspended on August 26, just hours before a massive landslide struck the route, claiming the lives of 34 pilgrims and leaving 20 others injured.
“Due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from September 14 stands postponed till further orders. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels,” the Shrine Board posted.
The authorities had earlier decided to resume the pilgrimage from Sunday, but inclement weather forced another delay.