India, Sept. 22 -- Jammu Tawi, Sept 21 - The nine-day Navratras, dedicated to Goddess Durga, will commence from Monday, September 22, 2025, with temples, markets, and pilgrimage centers across Jammu Province readying for a surge in devotees.

The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra is expected to witness an unprecedented rush of pilgrims. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has put in place additional facilities, including enhanced security, medical units, and illumination along the trek route. Helicopter and battery car services are already overbooked.

In Jammu city, major temples including Raghunath Mandir, Ranbireshwar Mandir, Kali Mata Mandir at Bahu Fort, and Mahamaya Mandir have been specially decorated. Daily aarti, shri...