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Vaishno Devi Yatra sets new record, crosses 84 lakhs in 2018

Vaishno Devi Yatra sets new record, crosses 84 lakhs in 2018

By Vishal Bharti

Jammu, Dec 26 (UNI) The pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine, which witnessed slump in the previous five years, broke all records in the year 2018 as the yatra crossed 84 lakhs mark.
As per official figures, in 2017 the total yatra was recorded 81.78 lakhs but in the current year, this figure was crossed in the month of November and so far the yatra has crossed 84 lakh mark, having still few days left to 2018 coming to an end.
The pilgrimage has increased by 3.74 lakhs from corresponding year of 2017.

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