In Jammu and Kashmir, the natural cave of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta Hills of Katra town of Reasi district will be thrown open for pilgrims today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The old natural cave will be thrown open for pilgrims for darshan of Pindies of Mata Vaishno Devi after performing the Aarti today. The cave is expected to remain open for one month depending upon the yatra rush. Pertinent to mention that every year the natural cave is opened for pilgrims on Makar Sankranti falling on January 14. Due to the continuous heavy influx of yatra, the old cave remains closed to pilgrims throughout the year. The pilgrims often demand the opening of the old traditional natural cave for darshan, which is thrown open only once a year. To fulfil their desire for darshan through the natural cave, the Shrine Board had recently introduced such an arrangement via virtual mode.