Stampede in Mata Vaishno Devi Temple; Twelve people have died and 20 are said to be injured in a stampede on New Year's Day in the premises

Vaishno Devi Yatra 2020: Mata Vaishno Devi temple reopened for devotees today after a 5-month hiatus due to coronavirus pandemic.

Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Mata Adi Shakti, also known as Mahalakshmi/Matrika Goddess. The words "maa" and "mata" are commonly used in India for "mother", and thus are often used in connection with Vaishno Devi.