Jammu, 02 July, NSR:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. Over 5,892 devotees embarked on the 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high holy shrine, which commenced on July 3 from the Valley via the twin tracks of Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to all the pilgrims for a safe and blissful journey, expressing hope that this year’s Yatra will be even more historic than previous years. "Undeterred by terror incidents, devotees of Bhole Baba are arriving in huge numbers, demonstrating immense faith,” LG Sinha said.
Before the flag-off, LG Sinha offered prayers at the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu. As the pilgrims departed, chants of "Har Har Mahadev” and "Bam Bam Bhole” filled the air. The city of Jammu echoed with religious chants as the spiritual journey began, with over 4,500 devotees setting off for the sacred cave shrine of Baba Barfani in the initial batch.
The administration has made elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims, including tight security measures and improved facilities. The yatra routes have been widened to 12 feet, and grid connectivity has been established. Devotees have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements, citing excellent food, accommodation, and safety measures. BJP leader Sat Sharma highlighted the restored faith among pilgrims, crediting the administration for the enhanced security and infrastructure ¹ ².
The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, led by LG Manoj Sinha, has ensured that the pilgrimage is conducted smoothly, with RFID tracking and other measures in place for the safety of devotees ².
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