Ensures proper registration, assistance for devotees
Srinagar, Jul 7: Stating that Amarnath Yatra is a cherished tradition and an integral part of our national identity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that pilgrimage reflects India’s enduring civilisational heritage and showcases the country’s unique soft power to the world.
LG Sinha chaired a high-level meeting here to review the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. So far, more than 1.13 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the holy cave.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the senior officials to ensure that devotees are properly registered and well-assisted by officers on the ground. “Our goal is to make this pilgrimage a truly memorable experience for everyone and they have access to the best possible amenities. Safety, security and hassle-free darshan of Baba Barfani must remain our top priority.
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a matter of immense pride for us and is deeply intertwined with the aspirations and spiritual consciousness of our nation. It reflects India’s enduring civilisational heritage and showcases the country’s unique soft power to the world. This sacred yatra is a cherished tradition and also an integral part of our national identity. Ensuring smooth, safe, and successful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is our collective resolve,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor urged all stakeholders to work together in close coordination to make this year’s Yatra truly historic and set a benchmark for spiritual tourism across the country.
“Such a collective effort can create a model that inspires similar pilgrimages nationwide,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also appealed to all devotees to immerse themselves in the spiritual bliss of this sacred journey to Lord Shiva’s abode while experiencing the warmth of local hospitality and the richness of J&K’s traditional arts and crafts.
“By supporting and promoting local products, we can ensure that the pilgrimage becomes not only a profound spiritual experience but also a meaningful celebration of the local economy, culture, and heritage,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the operations of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s 24×7 Control Room, established at Lok Bhavan, for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
He took stock of arrangements at various sections along the routes, deployment of security personnel, the functioning of langars, queue management systems at different junctions as well as the Holy Cave.
Amarnath Yatra crosses 1.13 lakh mark
8,815 pilgrims leave Jammu; 28,000 offer prayers on day 5
Jammu Tawi, Jul 7 : The annual Amarnath Yatra continued to witness an unprecedented surge in pilgrim turnout, with the total number of devotees performing darshan at the holy cave shrine crossing the 1.13 lakh mark within the first five days of the pilgrimage. Meanwhile, a record 8,815 pilgrims left Jammu on Tuesday in the sixth batch for the twin base camps.
Official figures revealed that 28,035 pilgrims paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine on Tuesday, taking the total number of devotees who have undertaken the pilgrimage since its commencement on July 3 to 1,13,814.
According to the official data, 20,270 men, 7,053 women, 284 children, 136 sadhus, nine sadhvis, five transgender devotees and 278 security personnel performed darshan at the holy cave shrine on Tuesday.
The pilgrimage is witnessing one of its biggest rushes in recent years, with thousands of devotees arriving daily through both the traditional Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the shorter Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
Meanwhile, a record 8,815 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Tuesday as part of the sixth batch of the yatra, officials said.
They said pilgrims departed under elaborate security arrangements in a convoy of 363 vehicles.
Of them, 3,989 pilgrims travelling in 181 vehicles left for the Baltal base camp at 3:35 am, while 4,826 pilgrims in 182 vehicles departed for the Nunwan base camp via the traditional Pahalgam route at 4:08 am.
The batch comprised 5,831 men, 2,193 women, 30 children, 598 sadhus, 131 sadhvis, one child sadhu and 31 foreign male pilgrims. The convoy included 172 buses, 58 medium motor vehicles (MMVs), 130 light motor vehicles (LMVs) and three two-wheelers.
Officials said the pilgrimage is progressing smoothly under multi-layered security arrangements, with extensive measures in place to ensure seamless movement of pilgrims, besides adequate medical care, accommodation and other essential facilities.
The 57-day annual pilgrimage began on July 3 and is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan).
