Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra in the early hours on Wednesday. Devyani Rana, member of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who was also present at the ceremony, expressed delight at being part of it and
As the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Temple, the Holy Cave Shrine located in the Kashmir Himalayas, is set to begin on July 3, 2025, security in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is on high alert, especially along National Highway 44 (NH-44). Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagg
The Amarnath Yatra will officially commence on July 3, and the first batch of pilgrims reached the Udhampur's first base camp, Kali Mata Temple, on Wednesday.
Speaking on the arrangements, Sinha said, "...For the pilgrims, the J&K administration, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and the residents of J&K have performed their duties well. From 2022, the facilities for devotees have been improved. Both routes leading to the cave used to be s
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Before the flag-off, LG Sinha offered prayers at the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu. As the pilgrims began their journey, the air was resonated with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole.'
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The first batch of pilgrims will be flagged off from the Jammu base camp on July 2, while the Yatra will officially begin on July 3, via both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
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As the Amarnath Yatra prepares to commence from July 3 via the Baltal and Pahalgam routes, local shopkeepers and authorities at the Baltal base camp said on Tuesday that they are fully geared up to welcome pilgrims with necessary arrangements in place