SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, officially inaugurated the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra in the early hours of Friday. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp, where the first batch of 3,488 pilgrims began their journey towards the revered Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine located in the South Kashmir Himalayas.
Accompanied by high-ranking administrative and police officials, Sinha performed customary prayers before flagging off the pilgrims. Expressing his best wishes, he stated, “Flagged off the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims, as they set off to the Holy Cave. Wishing all the devotees a safe and spiritually-fulfilling journey. Prayed to Baba Amarnath for peace, prosperity, and happiness to all.”
The initial batch of pilgrims embarked on their expedition in a convoy consisting of 164 vehicles. Among them, 1,491 pilgrims in 76 vehicles set off for Baltal, while 1,997 pilgrims in 84 vehicles headed towards Pahalgam. To ensure the safety and security of the devotees, the convoy was closely escorted by diligent security personnel.
This year, the Jammu and Kashmir government has arranged extensive arrangements for the 62-day-long yatra, which will conclude on August 30. With an estimated number of over four lakh pilgrims expected to visit the Amarnath Cave Shrine, the local population in Jammu expressed joy and contentment over the administration’s preparations. They hope that the influx of pilgrims will not only boost the local economy but also convey a message of peace and harmony throughout the region.
The pilgrims will get food and other things while travelling. A total of 22 langars have been established this year at various points of the highway (NHW-44).
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