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Amarnath Yatra will commence from tomorrow and will continue till August 18, 2016 by both Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on a 2-day visit to J&K from today. He will hold a strategic security review meeting with particular reference to Amarnath Yatra, 2016 at Raj Bhawan Srinagar, a PIB statement said this evening.
Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) chaired by the Governor, J&K has issued the following Do’s and Don’ts for the Yatris:
Dos for the Yatris
- Do carry sufficient woollen clothing as the temperature may sometimes abruptly fall to below 5 degree Celsius.
- Do carry umbrella, wind cheater, raincoat, and waterproof shoes as the weather in the Yatra area is unpredictable.
- Do keep your clothes and eatables in a suitable water proof bag to avoid your belongings getting wet.
- Do keep in your pocket a note containing the name / address, mobile telephone number of any Yatri proceeding for Darshan on the same date as you are doing, for emergency purposes.
- Do carry your identity card / driving license and Yatra permit with you.
- Do travel in a group, with porters / horses / ponies carrying your luggage.
- Do ensure that all those comprising the group remain in your sight, lest you are separated from your group.
- On your journey home, you must leave the Base Camps along with all other members of your group.
- Do seek immediate assistance of the Police in case any member of your group is missing. Also have an announcement made on the Public Address System at the Yatra Camp.
- Do help your fellow Yatris travelling with you and perform Yatra with a pious mind.
- Do strictly follow the instructions issued by the Yatra Administration, from time to time.
- For any assistance, contact SASB Camp Directors / nearest Yatra Control room.
- In case of any accident or emergent situation, immediately contact the nearest Camp Director / Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs) deployed at various locations.
- The gates of Access Control at Domel and Chandanwari open at 05.00 am and close at 11:00 am. Reach the gates on time. No Yatri shall be allowed to undertake pilgrimage after the closure of the Gate.
- Free food facility is available in the entire Yatra area at the Langars.
- Do follow the prescribed Food Menu available on the Board’s website: http://ift.tt/1UChHSY while having food in the Yatra area.
- Pre-paid SIM Cards from other States shall not work in J&K and Yatra area. Yatris can purchase pre-activated SIM Cards at the Base Camps of Baltal and Nunwan.
- Earth, water, air, fire and sky are integral parts of Lord Shiva. Therefore respect the environment and do nothing whatsoever to pollute the Yatra area.
Don’ts for the Yatris
- For women Yatris: They must not wear saree during the Yatra.
Salwar Kameez, pant-shirt or a track suit is advisable.
- Women who are more than 6 week pregnant shall not be allowed to undertake the pilgrimage.
- Children below 13 years of age and elderly persons above the age of 75 years shall not be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage.
- Don’t stop at places which are marked by warning notices. Walk only on the tracks.
- Don’t walk barefoot or be without woollen clothing at any time as the temperature in the Yatra area remains low and changes abruptly.
- Don’t use slippers because there are steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave. Only wear trekking shoes with laces.
- Don’t attempt any short cuts on the route as doing so is dangerous.
- Don’t commence journey on an empty stomach. If you do so, you may attract a serious medical problem.
- Don’t do anything during the entire Yatra which could cause pollution or disturb the environment of the area.
- Do not bring with you any polythene material as its use is banned in J&K and is punishable under law.
- Avoid throwing coins, currency notes, decorative chunnis, brass lotas or any other material towards the Shivlingam while having Darshan at the Holy Cave.
- Do not stay at Holy Cave overnight in view of high altitude and harsh and unpredictable weather conditions.
- Do not leave Panjtarni Camp towards Holy Cave after 3.00 PM as no darshan is allowed at Holy Cave after 6.00 PM.
- Please visit the website of the Amarnath Shrine Board and watch the informative Video documentary to get familiarized with the difficulties to be faced on the Yatra route.
- In case of any query related to Yatra, please contact us at 01912503399 and 01912555662 (Jammu) 01942501679, 01942591821 (Srinagar) and website: http://ift.tt/Kzo88w.
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