India, Sept. 14 -- The pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine, scheduled to resume after a 19-day gap, remained suspended today due to inclement weather.

"Due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled to begin from today stands postponed till further order," said an official of Shrine Board.

He said, "Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels."

At least 34 people, mostly pilgrims, lost their lives and several others were injured in a landslide triggered by heavy rains near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari on August 26.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine...