*🛕 SHRI MATA MACHAIL YATRA 🛕*
SHRI MACHAIL MATA YATRA STARTED TODAY WITH SPIRITUAL FERVOUR; THOUSANDS OF PILGRIMS PAID OBEISANCE
Kishtwar: 25th July, 2025
The official Shri Mata Machail Yatra – 2025 commenced today with great spiritual fervour and devotion. Pilgrims from across the region thronged the revered shrine of Shri Mata Machail and paid obeisance with utmost faith and dedication. Below is the category-wise breakup of pilgrims who performed Darshan on the first day:
• Male Pilgrims: 3861
• Female Pilgrims: 776
• Children: 307
• Sadhus: 0
➡️ Total Pilgrims Paid Obeisance Today: 4,944
Prior to the official commencement of the Yatra, during the pre-yatra period till 15th July 2025, a total of 53,618 pilgrims had already visited the shrine and paid obeisance.
🔸 Total Pilgrims Paid Obeisance Till Date (Including Today): 58,562
*SSP Kishtwar, Sh. Naresh Singh-JKPS,* warmly welcomed all the devotees undertaking the sacred journey of Shri Mata Machail Yatra. He assured the pilgrims that adequate security arrangements, round-the-clock help desks, and essential facilities have been established to ensure a safe, smooth, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage. He also appealed to all yatris to follow the Yatra guidelines and cooperate fully with the administration.
The Yatra is being conducted under comprehensive security and administrative arrangements put in place by the District Administration, Kishtwar Police, CAPFs, and other allied departments to facilitate a peaceful and enriching pilgrimage for all.
*📌 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PILGRIMS:*
🕔 Yatra Movement Timings:
• Kishtwar to Gulabgarh: 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM (both sides)
• Gulabgarh to Machail: 05:00 AM to 04:30 PM (both sides)
⛔ Pilgrims are strictly advised to follow the timings for their own safety.
*⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR PILGRIMS:*
• 🚧 Be cautious in hilly areas as shooting stones are common. Cross such stretches quickly and carefully.
• 🛣️ Exercise caution on narrow and steep roads.
• 🌧️ Avoid traveling during rainfall.
• 📵 Do not attempt to climb mountains or approach fast-flowing streams to take selfies.
• 🐾 Be alert to the presence of wild animals. Do not travel alone through forested areas.
• 🌙 Avoid traveling during night hours.
• 🚭 Do not consume alcohol or smoke during the holy Machail Yatra.
• 💧 Do not rest or stay close to river channels, as water levels can rise suddenly.
*🚨 DISTRICT POLICE KISHTWAR – AT YOUR SERVICE 🚨*
For any assistance, contact the Kishtwar Police Helpdesk or dial 9906154100.
Your safety and service is our utmost priority.