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Amarnath Yatra, Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori pilgrimages suspended due to heavy rain forecast

Amarnath Yatra, Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori pilgrimages suspended due to heavy rain forecast

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Authorities have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrimages to Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. The precautionary move aims to ensure pilgrims’ safety amid adverse weather conditions Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amarnath Yatra: 5,201 pilgrims leave Jammu under tight security

Amarnath Yatra: 5,201 pilgrims leave Jammu under tight security

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A fresh batch of 5,201 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the twin base camps of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir on Thursday under tight security arrangements, as the pilgrimage continued to witness a steady flow of devotees from across the country. Officials said that more than 3.25 lakh devotees have so far offered prayers at the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine, one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Shiva. Latest batch includes sadhus, women and children The latest batch included 92 sadhus, nine sadhvis, 3,970 men, 1,124 women, five children and one transgender pilgrim. The devotees travelled in a convoy of 251 vehicles escorted by personnel from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police., with elaborate security measures in place along the route. According to officials, the convoy left in two phases. The first group, carrying 1,745 pilgrims to the Baital base camp in 74 vehicle, departed at 3 am. The second convoy, comprising 3,456 pilgrims heading to the Pahalgam base camp in 177 vehicles, departed for the Pahalgam base camp at 3.30 …

18 pilgrims injured after multi-vehicle collision in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban; all stable

18 pilgrims injured after multi-vehicle collision in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban; all stable

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Eighteen Amarnath pilgrims were injured in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Monday, officials said.  According to IANS, the pilgrims sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus in the Pahalgam-bound convoy at Langar Point, Chanderkote in Ramban. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

8,796 pilgrims depart Jammu in ninth batch

8,796 pilgrims depart Jammu in ninth batch

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A total of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra under multi-tier security. More than 1.73 lakh devotees have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Record 1.3 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath shrine in 5 days in Kashmir

Record 1.3 lakh pilgrims visit Amarnath shrine in 5 days in Kashmir

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Pilgrims proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing ‘Amarnath Yatra’, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The ongoing Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir on Tuesday registered a record number of 1.13 lakh devotees visiting the cave shrine, at an altitude of nearly 3,888 metres, in the first five days of the 57-day annual pilgrimage. “So far, more than 1.13 lakh devotees have performed darshan at the holy cave. 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,” said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also chairman of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board. Officials said over 20,000 pilgrims paid obeisance at the shrine on Tuesday. This pushed the number of devotees visiting the shrine to 1.3 lakh, which is a record. The numbers are showing an upward trend a year after militants attacked tourists at Pahalgam, one of …

Over 85,000 pilgrims complete pilgrimage in four days

Over 85,000 pilgrims complete pilgrimage in four days

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Amarnath yatra 2026: Fourth batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departs from Pahalgam’s Nunwan base camp Amarnath yatra 2026: Fourth batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departs from Pahalgam’s Nunwan base camp Updated On: 06 July, 2026 09:45 AM IST | Pahalgam | ANI The fourth batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra 2026 departed from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Monday morning, continuing their journey towards the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnath WhatsApp Twitter WhatsApp Bookmark Play Pilgrims walk past a metal cutout bearing the Lord Shiva’s image atop a poll as they proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing ‘Amarnath Yatra’, at Baltal area, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Image courtesy: PTI Pilgrims walk past a metal cutout bearing the Lord Shiva’s image atop a poll as they proceed towards the holy cave shrine of Amarnath during the ongoing ‘Amarnath Yatra’, at Baltal area, in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Image courtesy: PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today as thousands of pilgrims reach base camps

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The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

On-the-spot registration begins as pilgrims arrive at base ahead of July 3 start

On-the-spot registration begins as pilgrims arrive at base ahead of July 3 start

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The Amarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3, with pilgrims arriving in Jammu for on-the-spot registration. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has strengthened security and logistical arrangements, while the 57-day pilgrimage will continue until August 28 via the Pahalgam and Baltal routes Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

Spiritual fervour rises as sadhus start reaching Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

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As preparations gather pace for the annual Amarnath Yatra, saints, ascetics and spiritual seekers from across the country have started arriving in Jammu weeks before the pilgrimage officially begins on July 3, reported PTI. The 57-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, remains one of the most significant religious journeys for Hindu devotees. Ahead of the yatra, many sadhus have taken up temporary residence at the historic Ram Mandir in Jammu’s old city, which traditionally serves as an important transit centre for pilgrims travelling to the shrine. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Devotees Queue Up For Registration

Devotees Queue Up For Registration

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Jammu: The offline registration for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra began with enthusiastic pilgrims making a beeline outside the designated bank branches here on Tuesday, hoping to get an opportunity to be part of the first batch to visit the revered shrine. The 38-day pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3 from the twin routes — the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district and 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The yatra will culminate on August 9, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), which manages the annual pilgrimage, has designated a total of 540 bank branches across the country for advance registration of the pilgrims, in addition to the online facility for registration on its website which started on Monday. According to the board, no one below the age of 13 or above 75 and women with more than six weeks’ pregnancy shall be registered for the pilgrimage. “The advance yatra registration commenced this morning with intending devotees, both men and women, turning …