Jammu, April 14 -- After a devastating cloud burst on August 14, 2025, this year's annual Machail Mata Yatra began today with much enthusiasm and religious fervour.
The annual Shri Machail Mata Temple in Kishtwar reopens on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, marking the start of the Yatra season. The reopening traditionally involves shifting the deity's idol and marks the beginning of the annual pilgrimage, with significant official preparations often reviewed during this time.
While the temple reopens on Baisakhi, the main yatra and formal rituals often see peak activity around late July.
A devastating cloudburst occurred on August 14, 2025 in Chashoti village in Kishtwar district, triggering flash floods that swept away homes, vehicl...