Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha described the first batch of pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra from Jammu 2 July.
The first dose of pilgrims set out from Lakhanpur to Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in the middle of tight security measures, which meant the official beginning of AMARNAT YATRA 2025.
Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu serves as a primary base camp for pilgrims from all over the country before advanced to the cave sanctuary of Amarnath set in the majestic Himalayas in South Kashmir.
38-day pilgrimage to 3,880 meters high shrine will start 3 July from the valley through double-track 48 kilometers nunwan-colagam routes in the anantnag district and a shorter 14 kilometers, but steeper Baltal routes. Yatra will end on August 9th.
According to officials, up to 3,31,000 devotees have so far registered for this year’s Yatra. The registration of devotees on the spot also began.
Officials said that devotees would be transported to the twins of the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in the middle of the accompaniment of heavy safety, traffic restrictions and domination of the area along the National Highway Jammu-Srinagar.
Traffic restrictions will be deposited on various routes from 2 to 9 July to 9 August, with daily advice to minimize inconvenience, said a traffic officer and added that the timing was determined for each sector on the highway that is monitored through CCTV.
LG, who is also chairman of Shri AmarNath Shrine Board (SASB), reviewed security and other Yatra arrangements at a high -level meeting, the officials said.
No threats can deter their spirit: lg
The annual amaranth Yatra assumes importance this time since it comes about two months after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam, which was killed by 22 people, mostly tourists, killed 22 April at the famous Hill Station in South Kashmir. Yatra also passes through Pahalgam.
The eyes of the world are on this amarnath Yatra, and no threats can discourage the spirit of people who perform a pilgrimage, Sinha said on Tuesday.
Participation in “Tawi Aarti” in the Tawi embankment in Jammu claimed that this year’s Amarath Yatra would be even more historic than the previous ones, and for him it was the opportunity to restore the ancient glory of Jammu and Kashmir.
“World eyes are on this Yatra. Determination of devotees is unshakable; no threats can discourage their spirit. In cooperation and support of all, this year’s Yatra will be even more historic than previous years,” he said.
No threats can deter their spirit.
The whole of J&K is experiencing spiritual bliss on the eve of the Holy Pilgrimage of Amarnath, Sinha said. “People from Jammu and Kashmir are ready to welcome the devoted Baba Barfani from all over the country. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with greetings, happiness and harmony,” he added.
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