The Yatra symbolises the end of the nine-day sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. The deities will return to Sri Mandir from Sri Gundicha temple in three different chariots pulled by devotees.
Security measures have been increased, and vehicles are being inspected on the Jammu-Akhnoor highway as a search operation is being carried out in Akhnoor after locals reported sighting an unidentified person in the area.
The highly anticipated Kharchi Fair is set to commence on July 14, following the traditional bathing ceremony of the fourteen deities at Howrah Ghat at 6:05 am on July 13. The fair, which draws thousands of visitors each year, promises an exciting blend of cultural festivities, community act
Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims departed from the Baltal Base camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar for the annual pilgrimage -- Amarnath Yatra.
Another batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left from Pantha Chowk Yatra base camp in Srinagar under heightened security measures. The Yatris were singing devotional songs and hymns.
Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
The annual yatra which lasts for 45 days is a major concern of the government amid the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu Kashmir. The administration has left no stone unturned to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims amidst the heightening concerns and the challenging terrain o
A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting at the party headquarters led by AAP's National General Secretary (Organisation) Sandeep Pathak. The meeting was attended by other top AAP leaders, including MPs, MLAs, and councilors.
The authorities have significantly bolstered security measures along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) to guarantee the smooth and safe passage of pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra 2024.