Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has broken all the previous records with over 100,000 people completing the pilgrimage in the first five days. This is a new record that has been made in the first five days of the Amarnath Yatra which started on June 29. According to the Shrine Board of Amarnath Yatra, over 30,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Holy Shrine on July 3 taking the figure to over 100,000 pilgrims.&nbsp;

The Shrine Board has said that 1,05,282 people have visited the holy shrine in the last five days since the yatra began, breaking all previous records. The same figure was crossed in the first ten days of the yatra in 2023. The 3,888-metre-high mountain cave temple of Lord Shiva is one of the most revered temples in Hinduism and is considered one of the "Dham" of the "Char Dham" pilgrimage.&nbsp;

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''I just came back after finishing the Amarnath Yatra. We came back from the Baltal route, and it was a great journey. The weather was a little hot as there were no rains but only scorching sun, but we had a great darshan. I have come along with other Yatris. From the last 5 days, over a lac devotee have paid obeisance at the holy shrine and it was really very good,'' said Jitendra Saini,&nbsp;a yatri.&nbsp;

Around 60,000-70,000 troops have been deployed to secure the Amarnath Yatra routes in the Union Territory. Multiple security review meetings were held ahead&nbsp;of the start of the&nbsp;pilgrimage&nbsp;to make sure that every step&nbsp;of the Yatra was fully&nbsp;secured.&nbsp;

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Jammu and Kashmir Police has made adequate security arrangements and the&nbsp;Union Territory's&nbsp;government has established a digital Hi-tech Command Control Centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra routes. This will help the government to regulate the Yatra smoothly.

The Hi-tech Command Control Centre will have around 60 people from some&nbsp;20 government departments working day and night. The departments working in the Hi-tech Command Control Centre include Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, NDRF, SDRF, PHE, PDD, telecom and many others.&nbsp;

''I have come for Amarnath Yatra for the first time, and It was a true blessing. There were so many people taking up the pilgrimage that we felt very lucky to be part of this experience. I hope the walkways are improved a little more and I am sure in five days there have been more than one lac yatris and I am sure it will increase in the future. The whole atmosphere was filled with Bham Bham Bole sounds,'' said Dinesh Saini, a yatri.&nbsp;

The 52-day-long pilgrimage will conclude on August 19 on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Purnima, the day when the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated.

Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has broken all the previous records with over 100,000 people completing the pilgrimage in the first five days. This is a new record that has been made in the first five days of the Amarnath Yatra which started on June 29.

Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir has broken all the previous records with over 100,000 people completing the pilgrimage in the first five days. This is a new record that has been made in the first five days of the Amarnath Yatra which started on June 29. According to the Shrine Board of Amarnath Yatra, over 30,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the Holy Shrine on July 3 taking the figure to over 100,000 pilgrims. The Shrine Board has said that 1,05,282 people have visited the holy shrine in the last five days since the yatra began, breaking all previous records. The same figure was crossed in the first ten days of the yatra in 2023. The 3,888-metre-high mountain cave temple of Lord Shiva is one of the most revered temples in Hinduism and is considered one of the "Dham" of the "Char Dham" pilgrimage. Also read: India stampede: UP police arrests six and offers ₹1 lakh bounty on main accused ''I just came back after finishing the Amarnath Yatra. We came back from the Baltal route, and it was a great journey. The weather was a little hot as there were no rains but only scorching sun, but we had a great darshan. I have come along with other Yatris. From the last 5 days, over a lac devotee have paid obeisance at the holy shrine and it was really very good,'' said Jitendra Saini, a yatri. Around 60,000-70,000 troops have been deployed to secure the Amarnath Yatra routes in the Union Territory. Multiple security review meetings were held ahead of the start of the pilgrimage to make sure that every step of the Yatra was fully secured. Also read: India stampede tragedy: Rahul Gandhi to visit Hathras to meet victims' kin Jammu and Kashmir Police has made adequate security arrangements and the Union Territory's government has established a digital Hi-tech Command Control Centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra routes. This will help the government to regulate the Yatra smoothly. The Hi-tech Command Control Centre will have around 60 people from some 20 government departments working day and night. The departments working in the Hi-tech Command Control Centre include Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, NDRF, SDRF, PHE, PDD, telecom and many others. ''I have come for Amarnath Yatra for the first time, and It was a true blessing. There were so many people taking up the pilgrimage that we felt very lucky to be part of this experience. I hope the walkways are improved a little more and I am sure in five days there have been more than one lac yatris and I am sure it will increase in the future. The whole atmosphere was filled with Bham Bham Bole sounds,'' said Dinesh Saini, a yatri. The 52-day-long pilgrimage will conclude on August 19 on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Purnima, the day when the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated.

Over 100,000 pilgrims complete Amarnath Yatra in first five days breaking all previous records

The upcoming Amarnath Yatra,&nbsp;one of&nbsp;the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus, will ban more than 40 food items, and pilgrims have been recommended to get physically fit by walking at least five&nbsp;km every day, according to a health advisory released on Thursday by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, reported PTI.&nbsp;

The trip&nbsp;to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave in the South Kashmir Himalayas is set to begin on July 1 from the dual routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14 km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district.

The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) advisory states that among other fried and fast food items, heavy pulao&nbsp;(rice flavoured with spices and vegetables), fried rice, puri (deep-fried flatbread), pizza, burgers, stuffed paranthas (stuffed flatbread), and dosas (thin rice pancake)&nbsp;are prohibited. Additionally, cream-based foods, pickles, chutneys, fritters, and chowmein are also prohibited. The board has suggested nutritious options, including cereals, pulses, green vegetables, salad, and a few rice dishes while keeping in mind the devotees' overall health.

Amarnath Cave is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage places. It is one of Lord Shiva's holiest shrines&nbsp;located in Jammu and Kashmir at a height of 3,888 metres. The Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board organises the Amarnath Yatra, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims each year. Amarnath Cave, which was created when ice from the cave's roof melted and fell to the ground, is home to a Shivling that pilgrims from all over the nation come to witness in order to receive blessings from Lord Shiva, as per the Tourism of India website.&nbsp;

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<h2>Significance of the Amarnath trip</h2>

The Amarnath Cave is said to be where God Shiva told Goddess Parvati the Amar Katha when he was trying to keep it a secret. He, therefore, abandoned all of his friends. The bull he rode, Nandi, was left in Pahalgam, along with the moon atop his head at Chandanwari, the serpent around his neck at Lake Sheshnag, the five items he brought with him that were essential to existence, at Panchtarini, and even his son, Lord Ganesha, at Mahaguna Top, as per Easemytrip.com

If you're planning to go on the Amarnath Yatra, you need&nbsp;to&nbsp;finish all the requirements. Registration for the Amarnath Yatra is essential.&nbsp;In order to do so, the following conditions need to be met, as stated by Easemytrip.com.&nbsp;

- All pilgrims and tourists who wish to use helicopter services during the Amarnath Yatra must first obtain a medical fitness certificate from a physician approved by the SASB (Amarnath Shrine Board), attesting to their physical preparedness for the arduous journey.

- Other important documents you need to bring on the yatra include your driver's licence, passport, and voter ID.

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The upcoming Amarnath Yatra, one of the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus, will ban more than 40 food items, and pilgrims have been recommended to get physically fit by walking at least five km every day, according to a health advisory released on Thursday by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, reported PTI.

The upcoming Amarnath Yatra, one of the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus, will ban more than 40 food items, and pilgrims have been recommended to get physically fit by walking at least five km every day, according to a health advisory released on Thursday by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, reported PTI. The trip to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave in the South Kashmir Himalayas is set to begin on July 1 from the dual routes — the traditional 48-kilometre Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14 km shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) advisory states that among other fried and fast food items, heavy pulao (rice flavoured with spices and vegetables), fried rice, puri (deep-fried flatbread), pizza, burgers, stuffed paranthas (stuffed flatbread), and dosas (thin rice pancake) are prohibited. Additionally, cream-based foods, pickles, chutneys, fritters, and chowmein are also prohibited. The board has suggested nutritious options, including cereals, pulses, green vegetables, salad, and a few rice dishes while keeping in mind the devotees' overall health. Amarnath Cave is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage places. It is one of Lord Shiva's holiest shrines located in Jammu and Kashmir at a height of 3,888 metres. The Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board organises the Amarnath Yatra, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims each year. Amarnath Cave, which was created when ice from the cave's roof melted and fell to the ground, is home to a Shivling that pilgrims from all over the nation come to witness in order to receive blessings from Lord Shiva, as per the Tourism of India website. Also read | With help of yogic sleep, Indian 16-year-old dances for 127 hours in new world record Significance of the Amarnath trip The Amarnath Cave is said to be where God Shiva told Goddess Parvati the Amar Katha when he was trying to keep it a secret. He, therefore, abandoned all of his friends. The bull he rode, Nandi, was left in Pahalgam, along with the moon atop his head at Chandanwari, the serpent around his neck at Lake Sheshnag, the five items he brought with him that were essential to existence, at Panchtarini, and even his son, Lord Ganesha, at Mahaguna Top, as per Easemytrip.com If you're planning to go on the Amarnath Yatra, you need to finish all the requirements. Registration for the Amarnath Yatra is essential. In order to do so, the following conditions need to be met, as stated by Easemytrip.com. - All pilgrims and tourists who wish to use helicopter services during the Amarnath Yatra must first obtain a medical fitness certificate from a physician approved by the SASB (Amarnath Shrine Board), attesting to their physical preparedness for the arduous journey. - Other important documents you need to bring on the yatra include your driver's licence, passport, and voter ID. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: No pizza, burgers, samosas for Amarnath pilgrims under new food advisory

With the government announcing the opening of registration for the Annual Amarnath Yatra, the preparations and arrangements for the pilgrimage have started in both the districts of Ganderbal and Anantnag of Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) announced earlier that this year the pilgrimage would be for 62 days instead of 45 days. The Amarnath Yatra would start from July 1. The SASB has introduced Aadhaar authentication-based registration for pilgrims this year. The registration can be done at over 500 bank branches across India.&nbsp;

“Hassle-free pilgrimage is the top priority of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. The administration will provide best-in-class healthcare and other essential facilities to all the visiting devotees and service providers,” said Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; 
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He added, “Telecom services will be made operational prior to the commencement of Pilgrimage. All the stakeholder departments are working in coordination to ensure facilities for lodging, power, water, security and other arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra,”&nbsp;

The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has also said that there will be a live telecast of morning and evening aarti (prayers) for devotees across the globe. Shri Amarnath Yatra’s App has been made available on the Google Play store to get real-time information about the Yatra, and weather and for availing of several services online.

According to the government, no one below the age of 13 years or above the age of 75 years, and no woman with more than six weeks' pregnancy shall be allowed to take the pilgrimage.&nbsp;

SASB held a meeting which was chaired by the Lt Governor and attended by the members and officials, reviewed various aspects of Amarnath Yatra-2023, including registration, provision of helicopter services, service providers, camps, langars and insurance cover for Yatris.

The Lt Governor also directed the officials to ensure high levels of cleanliness and to take necessary interventions for sanitation and waste management during the Yatra.&nbsp; 
 
 
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With the government announcing the opening of registration for the Annual Amarnath Yatra, the preparations and arrangements for the pilgrimage have started in both the districts of Ganderbal and Anantnag of Kashmir Valley. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) announced earlier that this year the pilgrimage would be for 62 days instead of 45 days. The Amarnath Yatra would start from July 1. The SASB has introduced Aadhaar authentication-based registration for pilgrims this year. The registration can be done at over 500 bank branches across India. “Hassle-free pilgrimage is the top priority of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. The administration will provide best-in-class healthcare and other essential facilities to all the visiting devotees and service providers,” said Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He added, “Telecom services will be made operational prior to the commencement of Pilgrimage. All the stakeholder departments are working in coordination to ensure facilities for lodging, power, water, security and other arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra,” The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has also said that there will be a live telecast of morning and evening aarti (prayers) for devotees across the globe. Shri Amarnath Yatra’s App has been made available on the Google Play store to get real-time information about the Yatra, and weather and for availing of several services online. According to the government, no one below the age of 13 years or above the age of 75 years, and no woman with more than six weeks' pregnancy shall be allowed to take the pilgrimage. SASB held a meeting which was chaired by the Lt Governor and attended by the members and officials, reviewed various aspects of Amarnath Yatra-2023, including registration, provision of helicopter services, service providers, camps, langars and insurance cover for Yatris. The Lt Governor also directed the officials to ensure high levels of cleanliness and to take necessary interventions for sanitation and waste management during the Yatra. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Amarnath Yatra preparations start, registrations begin across India

The government of India has said that the Amarnath Yatra or pilgrimage in the Kashmir Valley would be a historic one this year. The government expects around 6-8 lakh (600,000&nbsp;- 800,000) pilgrims to perform the holy pilgrimage. The arrangements for the 43-day long yatra have already begun.&nbsp;

The Amarnath Yatra will start from June 30 and the government says preparations will be grand this year. The Yatra was suspended for two consecutive years due to the Covid Pandemic.&nbsp;

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''I met the officials of the administration including the Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. We were told that this year's Yatra will be a historic one. It will be the biggest one ever, we are expecting 6-8 lakh&nbsp;pilgrims this year. The arrangements have also been doubled this year. Be it drinking water, lodging, or sanitation, the whole administration is equipped to welcome a large number of pilgrims'' said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry.&nbsp;

The online registration for the Amarnath Yatra has already begun. Security remains one of the biggest concerns for the authorities. Various security review meetings of the Jammu Kashmir Police, CRPF and army have already taken place. A three-tier security arrangement would be put in place for the Yatra this year.&nbsp;

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''All the security arrangements have been put in place. All security agencies are already on it, and as we see a huge number of tourists coming to the UT, the Situation has improved a lot. The local economy is getting a lot of benefit from it. The LG said 80 lakh (8 million) tourists had come to UT in the last few months which means a big economic push for the UT. We are making small films about Yatra and Kashmir to promote it so that people from across India come, '' said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry.&nbsp;

The arrangements for both the Nunwan Pahalgam and Baltal Sonamarg base camps have also begun.&nbsp; 
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The government of India has said that the Amarnath Yatra or pilgrimage in the Kashmir Valley would be a historic one this year. The government expects around 6-8 lakh (600,000 - 800,000) pilgrims to perform the holy pilgrimage.

The government of India has said that the Amarnath Yatra or pilgrimage in the Kashmir Valley would be a historic one this year. The government expects around 6-8 lakh (600,000 - 800,000) pilgrims to perform the holy pilgrimage. The arrangements for the 43-day long yatra have already begun. The Amarnath Yatra will start from June 30 and the government says preparations will be grand this year. The Yatra was suspended for two consecutive years due to the Covid Pandemic. Also read | India-US 2+2 dialogue: Pak action on terror, CAATSA law on Russian S-400 missiles for India ''I met the officials of the administration including the Divisional Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. We were told that this year's Yatra will be a historic one. It will be the biggest one ever, we are expecting 6-8 lakh pilgrims this year. The arrangements have also been doubled this year. Be it drinking water, lodging, or sanitation, the whole administration is equipped to welcome a large number of pilgrims'' said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The online registration for the Amarnath Yatra has already begun. Security remains one of the biggest concerns for the authorities. Various security review meetings of the Jammu Kashmir Police, CRPF and army have already taken place. A three-tier security arrangement would be put in place for the Yatra this year. Also read | Police arrests three hybrid terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Kashmir ''All the security arrangements have been put in place. All security agencies are already on it, and as we see a huge number of tourists coming to the UT, the Situation has improved a lot. The local economy is getting a lot of benefit from it. The LG said 80 lakh (8 million) tourists had come to UT in the last few months which means a big economic push for the UT. We are making small films about Yatra and Kashmir to promote it so that people from across India come, '' said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The arrangements for both the Nunwan Pahalgam and Baltal Sonamarg base camps have also begun.

Amarnath Yatra to be historic this year. Government expects 6-8 lakh pilgrims

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/britain-issues-travel-advisory-to-citizens-travelling-to-kashmir-over-amarnath-alert-240502">advisory to tourists</a> and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/intel-report-warning-of-imminent-terror-attack-in-jk-behind-recent-troop-buildup-240405">terror threat</a>.

Speaking to ANI, Pathan said, "Our camp has been shut down and the cricketers were sent back to their homes. The camp was from June 14 to July 14 and after a break of ten days, camp restarted from July 25. Yesterday, about 100 players were sent back to their home."

"The matches were scheduled from July 31 and will last till August 17. These matches were organised for the selection of district cricketers," he added.

The 34-year-old, who was appointed as the mentor-cum-coach of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on July 1 last year, said support staff was also asked to leave the state.

The Indian Army had said earlier this week that there has been a desperate attempt to revive terrorism and push terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and other terror groups to Kashmir.

Keeping citizens'&nbsp;security in mind, Jammu and Kashmir administration had on Friday issued an advisory for tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to curtail their stay in the Valley immediately.

The LoC in the last few days has been volatile with two armies frequently trading heavy fire including the use of higher calibre weapons.

The security forces have also recovered an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-security-forces-recovered-us-made-m-24-sniper-rifle-near-amarnath-yatra-route-240472">American made M24 sniper rifle</a> and mine with Pakistani Ordnance Factory (POF) markings on it.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat.

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team mentor-cum-coach Irfan Pathan said he, along with around 100 other cricketers, has been asked to leave the camp at the earliest. This came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to tourists and Amarnath Yatris to leave the Valley immediately, citing a terror threat. Speaking to ANI, Pathan said, "Our camp has been shut down and the cricketers were sent back to their homes. The camp was from June 14 to July 14 and after a break of ten days, camp restarted from July 25. Yesterday, about 100 players were sent back to their home." "The matches were scheduled from July 31 and will last till August 17. These matches were organised for the selection of district cricketers," he added. The 34-year-old, who was appointed as the mentor-cum-coach of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on July 1 last year, said support staff was also asked to leave the state. The Indian Army had said earlier this week that there has been a desperate attempt to revive terrorism and push terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and other terror groups to Kashmir. Keeping citizens' security in mind, Jammu and Kashmir administration had on Friday issued an advisory for tourists and Amarnath pilgrims to curtail their stay in the Valley immediately. The LoC in the last few days has been volatile with two armies frequently trading heavy fire including the use of higher calibre weapons. The security forces have also recovered an American made M24 sniper rifle and mine with Pakistani Ordnance Factory (POF) markings on it.

India's Irfan Pathan, 100 other cricketers asked to leave Jammu and Kashmir

As many as 3,21,410 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave since the annual yatra kicked off on July 1.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, 26 pilgrims have lost their lives during the annual yatra, said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB). Two volunteers and two security personnel have also passed away.

Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 46-day long Amarnath Yatra.

Security agencies are issuing barcode-enabled authority slips to pilgrims and also pasting RFID tags on vehicles that will transport pilgrims and other civilians to and from the pilgrimage site. These RFID chips will track the movement of the vehicles and will also help drivers get directions if needed. These slips contain important details such as the pilgrims' photographs and contact numbers

The cave shrine situated at 3,888 metres above the sea-level in Kashmir Himalayas houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolises mythical powers of Lord Shiva.

This year's Amarnath Yatra will conclude on August 15 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.&nbsp;

As many as 2,85,006 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine last year, while the number of pilgrims was 3,52,771 in 2015, 3,20,490 in 2016 and 2,60,003 in 2017.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

As many as 3,21,410 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave since the annual yatra kicked off on July 1. Meanwhile, 26 pilgrims have lost their lives during the annual yatra, said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).

As many as 3,21,410 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Amarnath cave since the annual yatra kicked off on July 1. Meanwhile, 26 pilgrims have lost their lives during the annual yatra, said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB). Two volunteers and two security personnel have also passed away. Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 46-day long Amarnath Yatra. Security agencies are issuing barcode-enabled authority slips to pilgrims and also pasting RFID tags on vehicles that will transport pilgrims and other civilians to and from the pilgrimage site. These RFID chips will track the movement of the vehicles and will also help drivers get directions if needed. These slips contain important details such as the pilgrims' photographs and contact numbers The cave shrine situated at 3,888 metres above the sea-level in Kashmir Himalayas houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolises mythical powers of Lord Shiva. This year's Amarnath Yatra will conclude on August 15 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival. As many as 2,85,006 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine last year, while the number of pilgrims was 3,52,771 in 2015, 3,20,490 in 2016 and 2,60,003 in 2017. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 3.20 lakh pilgrims visit annual Amarnath cave shrine; 26 die during yatra

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1.

"As many as 2,32,860 pilgrims have had darshan at the shrine during the last 18 days," said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).

Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra.

Last month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah&nbsp;held a review meeting on security arrangements for the yatra. State Governor Satyapal Malik also was also present in the review meeting.&nbsp;

Before the Home Minister's visit, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh visited units deployed for security of Amarnath yatra and reviewed the security arrangements on both the axis of Baltal and Pahalgam.&nbsp;

The cave shrine situated at 3,888 metres above the sea-level in Kashmir Himalayas houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolises mythical powers of Lord Shiva.

This year's Amarnath Yatra will conclude on August 15 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.&nbsp;

As many as 2,85,006 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine last year, while the number of pilgrims was 3,52,771 in 2015, 3,20,490 in 2016 and 2,60,003 in 2017.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies) 
&nbsp;

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1. "As many as 2,32,860 pilgrims have had darshan at the shrine during the last 18 days," said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB).

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1. "As many as 2,32,860 pilgrims have had darshan at the shrine during the last 18 days," said officials of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB). Authorities have made tight security arrangements for the safety of pilgrims during the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra. Last month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting on security arrangements for the yatra. State Governor Satyapal Malik also was also present in the review meeting. Before the Home Minister's visit, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh visited units deployed for security of Amarnath yatra and reviewed the security arrangements on both the axis of Baltal and Pahalgam. The cave shrine situated at 3,888 metres above the sea-level in Kashmir Himalayas houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolises mythical powers of Lord Shiva. This year's Amarnath Yatra will conclude on August 15 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival. As many as 2,85,006 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance at the shrine last year, while the number of pilgrims was 3,52,771 in 2015, 3,20,490 in 2016 and 2,60,003 in 2017. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra

As many as 13 Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road mishap at Hernag area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday.

Two buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims rammed into each other in which 13&nbsp;were injured.

Injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for the treatment, police said.

They have sustained minor injuries and are said to be out of danger.&nbsp;

As many as 13 Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road mishap at Hernag area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday. Two buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims rammed into each other in which 13 were injured.

As many as 13 Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road mishap at Hernag area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday. Two buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims rammed into each other in which 13 were injured. Injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for the treatment, police said. They have sustained minor injuries and are said to be out of danger.

13 Amarnath pilgrims injured in road mishap in Anantnag

The first batch of pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Baltal base camp here on Monday morning, kicking off the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-security-arrangement-for-amarnath-pilgrimage-231836">annual pilgrimage</a> to the 46-day-long yatra.

Amid tight security, the Amarnath yatra was flagged off by SSP Ganderbal Khalil Poswal and Gandetbal Additional Deputy Commissioner Shafaqat here.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik's advisor K K Sharma flagged off the first batch of devotees for Amarnath Yatra after performing puja at the Jammu base camp on Sunday.

Speaking to media, he said that the government has made all arrangements, including adequate security, for the yatra.

"On behalf of the government, we went to Pahalgam and Baltal yesterday, all arrangements for the well-being of the devotees have been made all through the route between Jammu and Srinagar," Sharma had said.

The pilgrims were welcomed by the district administration and locals at Tikri in Udhampur.

Governor Malik has given credit to local Muslims for conducting a peaceful yatra for the many past years.

He said,&nbsp;"We are making arrangements for security of the Amarnath Yatra but this yatra is not conducted by Army or Police. For many years it's being conducted by people of Kashmir, especially our Muslim brothers. It is conducted with their support."

Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus.

The Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August.

The Yatra takes place from the traditional 36-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district.

The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.

The first batch of pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Baltal base camp here on Monday morning, kicking off the annual pilgrimage to the 46-day-long yatra.

The first batch of pilgrims left for Amarnath cave shrine from Baltal base camp here on Monday morning, kicking off the annual pilgrimage to the 46-day-long yatra. Amid tight security, the Amarnath yatra was flagged off by SSP Ganderbal Khalil Poswal and Gandetbal Additional Deputy Commissioner Shafaqat here. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik's advisor K K Sharma flagged off the first batch of devotees for Amarnath Yatra after performing puja at the Jammu base camp on Sunday. Speaking to media, he said that the government has made all arrangements, including adequate security, for the yatra. "On behalf of the government, we went to Pahalgam and Baltal yesterday, all arrangements for the well-being of the devotees have been made all through the route between Jammu and Srinagar," Sharma had said. The pilgrims were welcomed by the district administration and locals at Tikri in Udhampur. Governor Malik has given credit to local Muslims for conducting a peaceful yatra for the many past years. He said, "We are making arrangements for security of the Amarnath Yatra but this yatra is not conducted by Army or Police. For many years it's being conducted by people of Kashmir, especially our Muslim brothers. It is conducted with their support." Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August. The Yatra takes place from the traditional 36-km Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and 14-km Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.

First batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath cave kicking off the annual pilgrimage