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Hans India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Amarnath Yatra: Over 2.20 lakh devotees have darshan in 12 days
Another batch of 6,388 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Tuesday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, as over 2.20 lakh had 'darshan' during the last 12 days. The official said over 2.20 lakh yatris have so far performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 3. 'Another batch of 6,388 yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. First escorted convoy of 103 vehicles carrying 2,501 yatris left at 3.26 a.m. for Baltal base camp, while the second escorted convoy of 145 vehicles carrying 3,887 yatris left at 4.15 a.m. for Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp,' officials said. The weather office has forecast widespread light to moderate rain in J&K during the next 24 hours. Officials said the onward movement of yatris from the two base camps of Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) towards the holy cave would be decided only after taking the weather conditions into consideration. Bhumi Pujan of 'Chhari Mubarak' (Lord Shiva's Holy Mace) was performed at Pahalgam on July 10. The Chhari Mubarak was taken to Pahalgam by a group of seers led by the sole custodian of the Chhari Mubarak, Mahant Swami Deependra Giri, from its seat at the Dashnami Akhara Building in Srinagar to Pahalgam. In Pahalgam, the Chhari Mubarak was taken to the Gauri Shankar temple, where the Bhumi Pujan was held. The Chhari Mubarak will reach the holy cave shrine on August 9, marking the official conclusion of the Yatra. Authorities have made extensive multi-tier security arrangements for this year's Amarnath Yatra, as this takes place after the cowardly attack of April 22 in which Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians after segregating them on the basis of faith in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam. An additional 180 companies of CAPFs have been brought in to augment the existing strength of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB and the local police. The Army has rolled out 'Operation SHIVA 2025', deploying more than 8,500 troops alongside advanced surveillance and combat technology. All the transit camps en route to the two base camps and the entire route from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu to the cave shrine are secured by the security forces. This year, the Yatra started on July 3 and will end after 38 days on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. Yatris approach the holy cave shrine situated 3888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas either from the traditional Pahalgam route or the shorter Baltal route. Those using the Pahalgam route pass through Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni to reach the cave shrine, covering a distance of 46 km on foot. This trek takes a pilgrim four days to reach the cave shrine. And, those using the shorter Baltal route have to trek 14 km to reach the cave shrine and return to the base camp the same day after performing the Yatra. No helicopter services are available to Yatris this year due to security reasons. The cave shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that wanes and waxes with the phases of the moon. Devotees believe that the ice stalagmite structure symbolises the mythical powers of Lord Shiva.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- India Gazette
J-K: Ramban administration ensures round-the-clock sanitation for Amarnath Yatra
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Ramban district administration has made elaborate and round-the-clock arrangements to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, aiming to provide a safe and hygienic environment for pilgrims. According to the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Mohammed Ashfaq Khanji, who is also the Nodal Officer for sanitation during Amarnath Yatra, said that strong measures have been put in place to maintain hygiene at lodgment centres and langar sites, with over 1,200 washrooms and around 200 sanitation workers deployed. Khanji added that supervisory staff are working round the clock, with full support from the Jal Shakti department to ensure there is no shortage of water or lapses in sanitation. He also said that sufficient water is available for maintaining sanitation at these Langar sites and lodgement centres. Speaking to ANI, Mohammed Ashfaq Khanji said, 'We have 8 lodgment centres in rural areas and 4 in urban areas. Around 1200 washrooms are present in lodgment centres and langar sites for which we have hired around 200 sanitation workers... We have also deployed supervisory staff over them, working round the clock... We have a high focus on ensuring there are no lapses in sanitation. We have huge support from the Jal Shakti department, and there is sufficient quantity of water for our work...' Earlier on Saturday, the 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath. 'Chhari Mubarak', the auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
10th batch of devotees departs for Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): The 10th batch of devotees departed from the Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Saturday. Ishika Dhawan, a pilgrim from Lucknow, praised the arrangements made by the government, saying that this was her first time to Amarnath. 'I am from is my first time to Amarnath. The government has made really good arrangements here... I am very excited... I will pray for peace and happiness in the country...' Dhawan told ANI. Yogesh Patel, a pilgrim from Ahmedabad, stated that it was his third time and he was very excited for the darshan. 'This is not my first time here... this is my third time here... I am very excited and I am looking forward to the darshan,' Patel told. Earlier, 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. According to Mahant Deependra Giri, the Dashami Akhara took out the 'Chhari Mubarak' from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting, following which a havan and meal for the devotees will be organised. The event will conclude after the devotees return to the 'Chhari Vishram Sthal' in Srinagar. 'Today is Ashad Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima. In the morning, the Dashnami Akhara took out the Chhari Mubarak from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Here we performed the Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. Now we will perform a havan followed by a meal for all the devotees. We will return to the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Srinagar and conclude today's event', Mahant Deependra Giri told ANI. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- India Gazette
Amarnath Yatra: Devotees perform 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam
Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 10 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the 'Chhari Mubarak', auspicious mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam from Srinagar for Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. According to Mahant Deependra Giri, the Dashami Akhara took out the 'Chhari Mubarak' from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting, following which a havan and meal for the devotees will be organised. The event will conclude after the devotees return to the 'Chhari Vishram Sthal' in Srinagar. 'Today is Ashad Purnima, also known as Guru Purnima. In the morning, the Dashnami Akhara took out the Chhari Mubarak from Srinagar and halted at the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Pahalgam. Here we performed the Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan and flag hoisting. Now we will perform a havan followed by a meal for all the devotees. We will return to the Chhari Vishram Sthal in Srinagar and conclude today's event', Mahant Deependra Giri told ANI. Meanwhile, in view of the 'Chhari Mubarak' puja in Pahalgam, the security was heightened. According to SSP Ravinder Pal Singh, security forces have been deployed throughout the entire district to ensure a 'hassle-free' movement in the region. The police official informed that, to facilitate the return of the devotees, a green corridor has been established to ensure smooth movement. 'Today is the bhoomi pujan here. Chhari Mubarak has reached Pahalgam. We have deployed our forces to ensure hassle-free movement, so that there is no congestion or jam. For the return, we have also prepared our plan to keep the traffic moving normally, to ensure a jam-free and uncongested area. We are providing them a green corridor so that their movement is completely smooth,' he said. The 38-day annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine in south Kashmir began on July 3 and will conclude on August 9. The eighth batch of devotees departed from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath on Thursday morning. (ANI)
