Katra, Sept. 14 -- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board distributed prasad to the devotees at the Banganga entrance gate as the Yatra has been closed till further orders. The move has been warmly welcomed by pilgrims and locals, who expressed gratitude to the Shrine Board for keeping their faith and sentiments in mind during this prolonged suspension of the yatra.

Meanwhile, the Vaishno Devi yatra remained suspended for the 20th consecutive day on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions and repeated landslides along the track leading to the holy shrine. Devotees, though disappointed by the continued suspension, remain hopeful for an early restoration of the pilgrimage.

Durgesh Sharma, a devotee from Delhi who came for the darshan of Vai...