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Number of pilgrims to Vaishno Devi rises
Number of pilgrims to Vaishno Devi
rises
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Publication: The Indian Express
Date: February 14, 2003
While the general belief is that
the number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine has come down sharply
after the militant attack at the Kaluchak army camp in May last year, official
figures say otherwise. Over 22.35 lakh pilgrims have so far visited the
shrine since August last year. The figure stood at 19.84 lakh during the
same period in 2001. Sources said that the number of pilgrims dropped soon
after the Kaluchak attack but picked up again after two months. (ENS).
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