Amarnath Yatra: J&K L-G Reviews Security Arrangements, Says 'Govt Committed to Provide Best Facilities to Pilgrims'
2 years, 6 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: J&K L-G Reviews Security Arrangements, Says 'Govt Committed to Provide Best Facilities to Pilgrims'

News 18  

​As the annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to start on June 30 after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the overall security arrangements for the 43-day pilgrimage at unified command meeting in Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary and senior security officers from the Home Department, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, Intelligence agencies, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force and others. He also reviewed the detailed plans for all basic necessities, including the security arrangements that have been put in place by Jammu and Kashmir Police in tandem with Army and Central Armed Police Forces for all the pilgrims and the service providers. Sinha expressed satisfaction over the arrangements put in place by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and other departments for the smooth and peaceful conduct of annual Amarnath Yatra.

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In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath
4 months ago

In 52 Days, Over Half a Million Devotees Paid Obeisance at Amarnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar:The annual Amarnath yatra passed off peacefully on Monday with a little over half a million devotees paying obeisance and having the darshan of the fully formed natural Shivling or ice-lingam of Lord Shiva inside the cave-shrine. The Jammu and Kashmir government and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board officials said that the traditional rituals including ‘pujan’ were held at the cave-shrine …

Amarnath yatra surpasses 5 lakh mark in first forty days; may go up further
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amarnath yatra surpasses 5 lakh mark in first forty days; may go up further

Deccan Chronicle  

Last year, a little over 4.5 lakh pilgrims had prayed and had the darshan of the fully formed natural Shivling or ice-lingam of Lord Shiva at Amarnath. The initial days of the yatra saw a huge daily rush and even today two to three thousand pilgrims arrive at the base camps every day,” said an official of the SASB which …

Amarnath Yatra: 2,900 pilgrims leave Jammu for cave shrine
5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: 2,900 pilgrims leave Jammu for cave shrine

The Hindu  

More than 2,900 pilgrims left Jammu for the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas amid tight security arrangements on July 24, officials said. More than four lakh pilgrims have already paid obeisance at the naturally-formed ice lingam at the cave shrine, as compared to the over 4.5 lakh last year. The 27th batch of 2,907 pilgrims left …

Kanwar Yatra vital element of Yogi’s Hindutva pitch
5 months ago

Kanwar Yatra vital element of Yogi’s Hindutva pitch

Hindustan Times  

Ever since he took the reins of the state in 2017, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has showcased the Kanwar Yatra during the Hindu holy month of Shravan or Sawan across Uttar Pradesh as a plank to push the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Hindutva agenda. After the BJP’s below par performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Yogi Adityanath has returned to …

Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine
5 months ago

Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath shrine

The Hindu  

Early on July 21, a fresh batch of 3,113 pilgrims, including 707 women, left a base camp here to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the South Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. So far, nearly 3.90 lakh pilgrims have paid their obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine, housing the naturally formed ice-shivling. The 24th batch of pilgrims, which also included …

J&K News: Security beefed up for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after recent terror attacks | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

J&K News: Security beefed up for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after recent terror attacks | ABP News

ABP News  

Security for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been significantly increased, particularly around the Jammu base camp and along the National Highway, as of July 13. This heightened security comes in response to the recent terror attack on an army convoy in Kathua, as well as encounters in Doda and Udhampur. To ensure the safety of the pilgrims, special nakas and …

Over 4,400 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 4,400 devotees leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

The Hindu  

More than 4,400 people left Jammu to join the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas on Friday, amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The 52-day pilgrimage, which began on June 29, is underway amid a spate of terror attacks in the Jammu region and an ongoing massive search operation there to track down the …

Amarnath Yatra: Shivalinga melts prematurely due to excessive heat
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Shivalinga melts prematurely due to excessive heat

India TV News  

The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on both routes to the cave shrine on Saturday as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall, officials said. According to reports, due to increasing heat, the Shivalinga has melted prematurely even as the yatra is supposed to end in August. More than 20,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday, …

Amarnath Yatra: Security beefed up in Pathankot, border areas after recent infiltration bid
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Security beefed up in Pathankot, border areas after recent infiltration bid

Hindustan Times  

Punjab special DGP Arpit Shukla on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra. The meeting was attended by representatives from armed forces, civil administration and other security agencies including DIG border range Rakesh Kaushal, DIG BSF Gurdaspur Shashank Anand, DIG BSF Gurdaspur Yuvraj Dubey, Pathankot deputy commissioner Aditya Uppal, Pathankot SSP Suhail Qasim Mir, Kathua …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 devotees visit holy cave shrine in four days
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 devotees visit holy cave shrine in four days

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 74,000 pilgrims had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the last four days while another batch of 5,725 Yatris left for Kashmir today. Yatris take either the 48 km long traditional Pahalgam cave shrine route or the shorter 14 km long Baltal route to perform the Yatra. Those using the Pahalgam route take …

Amarnath Yatra: Third batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp for Kashmir
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Third batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves Jammu base camp for Kashmir

The Hindu  

A third batch of 6,619 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu in two separate convoys to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in the Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on June 30. About 14,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metres on the first day of the 52-day annual yatra, which …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at cave shrine on first day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at cave shrine on first day

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas. 13,736 pilgrims visited cave shrine on day 1 The Yatra commenced early in the morning from two tracks: the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and the shorter, but steeper, 14-km Baltal route …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visit holy cave on first day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Over 13,000 pilgrims visit holy cave on first day

Hindustan Times  

More than 13,000 pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Saturday, the first day of the annual pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas that is being conducted amid tight security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted pilgrims at the start of the Amarnath Yatra, saying the 'darshan' of Lord Shiva is known to infuse immense energy in his followers. …

Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine

The Hindu  

The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Saturday June 29, 2024, as the first batch of pilgrims left the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan to start their journey to the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The officials said the batches of pilgrims on the twin routes were flagged off by the respective deputy commissioners …

Amarnath Yatra: First batch pilgrims continue their journey to Amarnath cave
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: First batch pilgrims continue their journey to Amarnath cave

Live Mint  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Pilgrims from the first batch left Baltal base camp on Saturday to continue their journey to Amarnath cave. With the beginning of Amarnath Yatra 2024 on Friday, pilgrims have begun their journey to the cave in Jammu and Kashmir. The Amarnath Yatra 2024 began amid thunderous chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bum Bum Bhole” after Lieutenant …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Large number of pilgrims en route from Baltal to holy cave | WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Large number of pilgrims en route from Baltal to holy cave | WATCH

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The first batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir to offer prayers at the holy cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The officials said the pilgrims reached the valley through the Navyug tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district in a cavalcade of 231 light and heavy vehicles where they …

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims reach Baltal base camp
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: First batch of pilgrims reach Baltal base camp

Hindustan Times  

The first batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra left Jammu on Friday morning for Pahalgam and Baltal base camps, amid top level security arrangements. A group of Amarnath pilgrims arrive at Baltal base camp on Friday. Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4,603 devotees and extended his best wishes to all the pilgrims for a …

Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pahalgam, Baltal basecamps Welcome Amarnath Pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle  

Pahalgam : Pahalgam wore a festive look as hundreds of Hindu worshippers received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the scenic Kashmir Valley’s premier resort on Friday, before their treading upon the mountain trails run northeast to the Amarnath cave-shrine. Situated on the banks of gushing Lidder River, the Gauri Shankar temple like the nearby centuries-old Mamleshwar temple, also …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of over 4,600 pilgrims arrive in Kashmir amid tight security
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of over 4,600 pilgrims arrive in Kashmir amid tight security

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra reached the Kashmir valley today amid stringent security arrangements. After they arrived in Srinagar, senior officials in the police and civil administration, local people welcomed the 4,603 pilgrims at the Navyug tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district. Amid chants of "Bum Bum Bhole" and …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: L-G Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: L-G Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu

The Hindu  

With elaborate and multiple security rings in place, the first batch of pilgrims arrived in the Kashmir Valley on Friday for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which will start from the twin base camps in the Valley on Saturday. Earlier in the day, J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4,603 pilgrims from the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati …

Amarnath Yatra begins today: Do’s and don’ts, step to register, all you need to know
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra begins today: Do’s and don’ts, step to register, all you need to know

Live Mint  

Amarnath Yatra begins today: The annual pilgrimage began today after the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Amarnath Yatra base camp in Jammu on Friday morning. If you are also planning to join Amarnath Yatra this year, here is a list of do's and don'ts to prepare …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha visits Amarnath base camp in Jammu, inspects arrangements
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha visits Amarnath base camp in Jammu, inspects arrangements

The Hindu  

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday night visited the base camp of Amarnath yatra in Jammu and reviewed the final arrangements for the pilgrimage. Amid multi-security escort, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims will depart for twin base camps in Kashmir from Jammu on Friday, marking the beginning of this year’s pilgrimage from here. Mr. Sinha, who was accompanied by …

Amid tight security, first batch of Amarnath yatra to leave Jammu on Friday
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid tight security, first batch of Amarnath yatra to leave Jammu on Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Amid multi-tier security escort, the first batch of Amarnath pilgrims will depart for twin base camps in Kashmir from Jammu on Friday, marking the beginning of this year's pilgrimage from here.The comprehensive arrangements, including three-tier security, area dominations, elaborate route deployment and checkpoints have been put in place for a smooth yatra. "The first batch of the yatra will …

Amarnath Yatra: Security intensified ahead of commencement on June 29
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amarnath Yatra: Security intensified ahead of commencement on June 29

The Hindu  

Unprecedented security measures, including electronic surveillance along the entire yatra route and access control arrangements, have been made for the annual Amarnath yatra scheduled to begin on June 29. A senior police official said the security measures have been beefed up for this year's Amarnath yatra given the recent terror attacks in the Jammu region, including the one where a …

Logistics, fool-proof security arrangements in place for Amarnath yatra: L-G Manoj Sinha
6 months ago

Logistics, fool-proof security arrangements in place for Amarnath yatra: L-G Manoj Sinha

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Pratham Puja was on Saturday held at Amarnath cave-shrine to mark the ceremonial commencement of the annual pilgrimage to one of the most revered Hindu places of worship tucked away in the lower Kashmir Himalayas at a height of 13,000 feet. We are taking every possible measure to ensure the yatra is smooth, safe and hassle-free.” The SASB spokesman …

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024
6 months ago

Amid spate of terror attacks in J&K, heightened security measures implemented for Amarnath Yatra 2024

India TV News  

Increase in patrolling activities, surveillance along potential infiltration routes, 24x7 vigilance on highways, and the establishment of random night nakas are among the major security checks initiated by the government to ward off any terror threats to the annual pilgrimage of the Amarnath Yatra 2024. On Monday, Senior Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar, who chaired a joint security review on …

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security strengthened at Jammu Railway station
6 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security strengthened at Jammu Railway station

India TV News  

With the annual Amarnath Yatra set to begin later this month, authorities reviewed security arrangements at Jammu Railway Station on Thursday in response to recent terror attacks. Senior Superintendent of Police, Railways, Shailender Singh chaired the meeting, which was attended by officers from the Government Railway Police, Jammu, and other security agencies. Significantly, security measures have been heightened across Jammu …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Baba Barfani’s Darshan To Begin From July 1. Details Inside
6 months, 1 week ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Baba Barfani’s Darshan To Begin From July 1. Details Inside

News 18  

Thousands of devotees visit the shrine of Baba Barfani at Amarnath every year. This year, Baba Barfani’s Amarnath Yatra will span across 52 days, from June 29 to August 19. The devotees participating in the 18th Amarnath Yatra will travel via Balaghat and Pahalgam route and will be able to visit Baba Barfani’s shrine on July 1. Ashok Kumar Saini, …

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chardham Yatra 2024: Over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath since May 10

Hindustan Times  

The Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims, with Kedarnath Dham surpassing the number of pilgrims of more than seven lakh since May 10, the date of opening of the temple portals, till June 6. Devotees throng the Kedarnath Temple during the 'Char Dham Yatra' in Rudraprayag district. According to the state government data, out of 86 …

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather
7 months, 1 week ago

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather

India TV News  

Chardham Yatra 2024: Thousands of pilgrims visiting Yamunotri in Uttarkashi faced a daunting traffic jam on Sunday, causing inconvenience to travelers. However, a massive crowd gathered at various pilgrimage sites, including Yamunotri, police authorities urged devotees to delay their journeys due to the congestion. Although authorities managed to clear a two-and-a-half-kilometer jam near Sukki on the Gangotri Highway, ongoing rainfall …

Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chardham Yatra 2024: 'Avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days', writes Uttarakhand govt to Chief Secretaries

India TV News  

Chardham Yatra 2024: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has written a letter to all the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, requesting them to avoid VVIP darshan for 15 days during the annual Chardham Yatra 2024. An official statement said, "While the Uttarakhand state administration is gearing up for hosting the pilgrims and ensuring a hassle-free yatra; considering …

Amarnath Yatra 2024 Registratons Begin Most Challenging Pilgrimages Things To Keep In Mind
8 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024 Registratons Begin Most Challenging Pilgrimages Things To Keep In Mind

ABP News  

Amarnath Yatra, one of the most sought-after pilgrimages, is set to begin from June 29, registrations of which have already begun from April 15. This yatra draws hundreds of pilgrims every year, especially because of its ice-encased Shivalinga and people take this strenous 52-day long yatra to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Why This Is One Of The Toughest Pilgrimages: …

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Pilgrimage to begin from June 29, registration from tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Pilgrimage to begin from June 29, registration from tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra, the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine, will commence on June 29 and culminate on August 19, while the advance registration for the 52-day-long yatra will start on Monday, April 15, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board announced on Sunday. The Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year amid tight security and vigil, takes place from twin tracks …

Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 29. Check details here
8 months, 1 week ago

Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 29. Check details here

Live Mint  

The annual Amarnathji Yatra to worship ‘Baba Barfani’ will begin on June 29 and will conclude on August 19, 2024. Moreover, the National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force personnel are receiving specialised training to be part of the Mountain Rescue Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees. MRT to …

Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 29, registrations will commence tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 29, registrations will commence tomorrow

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2024: The Amarnathji yatra 2024 will start from June 29 this year and will conclude on August 19. With just a few months left before the annual Amarnath Yatra, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force personnel are receiving specialised training to be part of the Mountain Rescue Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to …

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-RSS of attacking different cultures
11 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-RSS of attacking different cultures

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is travelling through the northeast, could be visiting a Lord Shiva shrine on January 22, the day when the consecration ceremony will be held at Ayodhya, said a source on Wednesday. ‘PM Modi did nothing for nine years to solve Naga political issue’ Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 17 attacked …

Kashmir: Amarnath shrine roadway project
11 months, 1 week ago

Kashmir: Amarnath shrine roadway project

The Hindu  

At 13,000 feet, the Amarnath shrine pilgrimage has, for decades, remained arduous. The approval, in 2023, of a ₹5,300 crore roadway project will make the annual pilgrimage more accessible; the route will also be open for a longer period — perhaps all year round — as opposed to the current two-month duration. The Amarnath shrine has two routes: on the …

Out-of-bounds Amarnath shrine in Kashmir sees first vehicular movement
1 year, 1 month ago

Out-of-bounds Amarnath shrine in Kashmir sees first vehicular movement

The Hindu  

Once out of bounds for vehicular traffic, the Amarnath shrine located at an altitude of 13,000 feet has seen the first-ever movement of four-wheelers since its discovery by a Muslim shepherd, Buta Malik, in 1850. “The Border Roads personnel completed the formidable task and created history with the first set of vehicles reaching the holy cave,” a Border Roads Organisation …

High-level team inspects Shobha yatra arrangements
1 year, 2 months ago

High-level team inspects Shobha yatra arrangements

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Organisers and all pandals have been urged to start the immersion procession early and ensure that they cross Charminar before noon so that the city’s biggest festival procession, ‘Ganesh Shobhayatra’ marking the immersion of Ganesh idol, passes off on a smooth note here on Thursday. A delegation, comprising ministers Talasani Srinivas Yadav and Mahmood Ali, GHMC commissioner Ronald Rose, …

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine
1 year, 3 months ago

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine

The Hindu  

The 62-day annual Amarnath Yatra concluded on Thursday with more than 4.4 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas this year. Officials said a total of 4,45,338 devotees paid obeisance to the naturally formed ice 'Shivling' during the pilgrimage which commenced on July 1 through Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The holy mace of Lord …

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal

India TV News  

A pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra from Bihar died while another suffered injuries subsequent to falling down a track close to Kali Mata Morh on Friday night, an official said on Saturday. “They lost the balance and fell down the track, in which one died on the spot while another suffered injuries,” official said. He said the injured pilgrim is going …

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra to now continue only on alternate days | Know reason here

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today announced its decision to allow the ongoing Amarnath Yatra only on alternate days due to the decreasing number of pilgrims. More than 4.28 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra so far this year, surpassing the last year's total with nearly three weeks still to go before the pilgrimage ends, an official …

Amarnath batch strength heading for Kashmir dropped below 2000
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath batch strength heading for Kashmir dropped below 2000

The Hindu  

A fresh batch of 1,974 pilgrims, including 363 women, left Jammu city in a convoy of 85 vehicles early Sunday for the twin base camps in Kashmir to perform the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, officials said. The 28th batch of pilgrims comprising 1,974 pilgrims, who also included 45 Sadhus and 16 Sadhvis, left Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for Kashmir …

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine

The Hindu  

Amid tight security, the 22nd batch of 3,898 pilgrims left the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra here on July 24 for the twin base camps of the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 3,898 pilgrims - 2,898 males, 898 females, 90 seers and 12 children - left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here …

Over 7,000 more pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 7,000 more pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra

The Hindu  

Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 7,000 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the base camp here early 14th July morning for pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 7,245 pilgrims -- 4,880 men, 1,936 women, 424 seers and six children -- left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for …

Amid tight security, 10th batch of over 7,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath
1 year, 5 months ago

Amid tight security, 10th batch of over 7,800 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath

The Hindu  

The 10th batch of over 7,800 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left the Jammu base camp in the early hours of July 12 for the twin base camps in Kashmir amid tight security arrangements, officials said. The yatra resumed from the Jammu base camp on July 11 afternoon after remaining suspended for three days in view of the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar …

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 1.4 lakh pilgrims perform darshan at holy cave so far
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Over 1.4 lakh pilgrims perform darshan at holy cave so far

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The Amarnath Yatra has continues to attract a significant number of devotees, with the number of pilgrims having darshan at the Holy Cave surpassing 1.4 lakh since July 1. Thousands of Amarnath Yatris traverse mountainous routes along Pahalgam and Baltal axis with much fervor to perform darshan at Holy Cave. The arrangements put in place for the …

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for fourth consecutive day from Jammu
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for fourth consecutive day from Jammu

The Hindu  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to a closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to the extensive damage caused to its Ramban section, leaving 15,000 pilgrims stranded in Jammu and at other places. Authorities said incessant rains have caused unprecedented damage to the highway, especially the stretch falling in Ramban district, forcing …

Amarnath Yatra Remains Suspended for 4th Consecutive Day from Jammu
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Remains Suspended for 4th Consecutive Day from Jammu

News 18  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday due to a closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway owing to the extensive damage caused to its Ramban section, leaving 15,000 pilgrims stranded in Jammu and at other places. Authorities said incessant rains have caused unprecedented damage to the highway, especially the stretch falling in Ramban district, forcing …

Jammu- Srinagar NH closed; Amarnath Yatra remains suspended
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu- Srinagar NH closed; Amarnath Yatra remains suspended

Hindustan Times  

The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas remained suspended from Jammu City for the third consecutive day on Monday, said officials. The nearly 250 km long Jammu-Srinagar national highway suffered extensive damage in Ramban district due to heavy rains in the past two days. “1745 hrs, July 10 - Following approach road …

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