The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been temporarily suspended after the first snowfall of the season, prompting officials to halt new registrations from the Katra base camp on Friday morning. Heavy rain in the lower regions and accumulating snow at higher altitudes led authorities to prioritise the safety of pilgrims, suspending helicopter services and restricting trekking on slippery tracks. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board shared breathtaking images of snow-covered Bhawan and Bhairon Templ