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

From January 4, tattoos in the European Union (EU) will lose colour and shine. No, we are not kidding. It's true.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In January 2020, EU’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) had banned around 4,000 chemicals typically used in colourful ink for tattoos. &nbsp;

The regulatory body had given ink suppliers time till January 4, 2021 to find a replacement. It had told the suppliers to find different REACH-approved chemicals to come up with same colours. &nbsp;

So, from January 4, tattoo artists in the EU will not be allowed to use coloured ink. &nbsp;

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According to the regulatory body, some of the chemicals have already been banned in products applied on top of the skin as they can cause ‘cancer or genetic mutations’. &nbsp;

The REACH has been insisting that "the aim is not to ban tattooing but to make the colours used in tattoos and permanent make-up safer". &nbsp;

Suppliers have been slow on making any progress in this regard, said some tattoo artists. It is making it harder for several people to get colourful tattoos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Distressed about losing access to Pigment Blue 15:3 and Pigment Green 7, a petition to ‘save the pigments’ has garnered over 175,000 signatures. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The REACH has given ink suppliers time until January 4, 2023 to come up with alternatives for just these two pigments. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

From January 4, tattoos in the European Union (EU) will lose colour and shine. No, we are not kidding. It's true. In January 2020, EU’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) had banned around 4,000 chemicals typically used in colourful ink for tattoos.

From January 4, tattoos in the European Union (EU) will lose colour and shine. No, we are not kidding. It's true. In January 2020, EU’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) had banned around 4,000 chemicals typically used in colourful ink for tattoos. The regulatory body had given ink suppliers time till January 4, 2021 to find a replacement. It had told the suppliers to find different REACH-approved chemicals to come up with same colours. So, from January 4, tattoo artists in the EU will not be allowed to use coloured ink. Also Read | UK mulling to ease visa rules for Indian citizens to clinch trade deal: Report According to the regulatory body, some of the chemicals have already been banned in products applied on top of the skin as they can cause ‘cancer or genetic mutations’. The REACH has been insisting that "the aim is not to ban tattooing but to make the colours used in tattoos and permanent make-up safer". Suppliers have been slow on making any progress in this regard, said some tattoo artists. It is making it harder for several people to get colourful tattoos. Also Read: French torch 874 cars on New Year’s Eve as part of decades old tradition Distressed about losing access to Pigment Blue 15:3 and Pigment Green 7, a petition to ‘save the pigments’ has garnered over 175,000 signatures. The REACH has given ink suppliers time until January 4, 2023 to come up with alternatives for just these two pigments. (With inputs from agencies)

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