In Jammu and Kashmir, over one lakh pilgrims have paid their obeisance at the famous shrine of Shri  Mata Vaishno Devi during the first three days of nine-day Navratri festival in the Katra town of Reasi district.<br />'' <br />''This was revealed by Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Indu Kanwal Chib, while talking to AIR, Jammu Correspondent. She said that over 48,000 devotees offered their prayers on the first very first day of Navratri.<br />'' <br />''Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, Regional Outreach Bureau, Government of India, Jammu along with local administration, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), non-governmental organizations and other private players including hoteliers have joined hands to make the Navratra festival a memorable one for the pilgrims.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">To woo more pilgrims, an All India Devotional Song Competition and cultural programmes with varied themes based on local lifestyles and traditions are also organized during the auspicious festival.</span><br />