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| Vaishno Devi shrine gets record devotees | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Nov 2:The popular cave shrine of Vaishno Devi achieved a major milestone as so far a record 8.7 million devotees have paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum this year .
Over 87.62 lakh pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, nestled in Trikuta hills, this year so far, surpassing all previous records. As many as 87,62,326 devotees paid obeisance at the cave shrine till today this year shattering all previous records, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials said.
Last year's turnout of pilgrims was 87,49, 326, they said adding SMVDSB was expecting nearly one crore pilgrims to the revered shrine this year.
In 2009, as many as 82,34, 896 pilgrims visited the cave shrine followed by 67, 92,223 in 2008. As many as 74.17 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine in 2007 and in 2006, the devotees touched 69.5 lakh mark. A total of 67.83 lakh pilgrims offered prayers at the shrine in 2005.
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