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United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
Amarnath Yatra: Around 125 langars to be set up for pilgrims
Jammu, June 12 (UNI) As preparations are in full swing for an upcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra starting from July 3, this year around 125 langars (community kitchen) will be set up from Lakhanpur (gateway to J&K) to the cave shrine situated in the South Kashmir Himalayas. Official sources said that nearly 125 langars will be set up from Lakhanpur to the cave shrine, including on the twin Pahalgam and Baltal routes. They said that the trucks carrying langar material and infrastructural equipment to install sheds will start reaching Jammu and Kashmir from June 15. "The process of installing langars will be completed by the end of this month," they said. This year, the 38-day-long yatra starting from July 3 will conclude on August 9, on the day of Raksha Bandhan. The first batch will leave from Jammu on July 2. Officials said that apart from the Yatra routes, more than 50 langars will be installed from Lakhanpur to Srinagar and Pahalgam and Baltal after being permitted by the Amarnath Shrine Board to the langar organisations. They stated that langar organisations from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and other states will be setting up community kitchens en route to the Cave Shrine. They said that out of the total, 25 langars will be organised in Baltal and Domel, 13 langars at the holy cave, 8 at Sheshnag, 5 at Pissutop, 12 at Panchtarni, 7 at Chandanwari, 9 at Nunwan and 5 at Zojibal. Five langars will also be set up at the Jammu base camp Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar and about 50 on Jammu-Pathankot and Jammu-Srinagar national highways. Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has also finalised the food menu for the langar organisations and asked them to avoid oily items. The Shrine Board has also encouraged the pilgrims to eat nutritious and healthy food. The holy cave of Shri Amarnath is located in Pahalgam of Anantnag district and is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is located at an altitude of about 13,600 feet above sea level. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday also inspected the maintenance, upgradation and widening of the Yatra track en route and took a first-hand appraisal of the measures taken by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and Border Road Organisation (BRO) to ensure the safe and hassle-free pilgrimage of the devotees. Sinha also performed the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor urged all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra and prayed for the progress of J&K and the nation. UNI VBH ARN
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
J&K L-G performs ‘Pratham Puja' at Amarnath shrine, urges devotees to turn up in large numbers
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (June 11, 2025) performed the Pratham Puja at the Amarnath shrine located in south Kashmir's Pahalgam, and urged devotees to turn up in large numbers for this year's pilgrimage that starts from July 3. The pilgrimage spot lies in the same district as the Baisaran meadow where a deadly terrorist attack left 26 civilians dead on April 22. 'The J&K administration, the Amarnath Shrine Board, Army, Border Roads Organisation, Central armed police forces, J&K police and all stakeholders are working with complete devotion, dedication, collaboration and clear objectives for hassle-free and safe pilgrimage starting from July 3,' the Lieutenant Governor said. He urged devotees 'to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra and pray to Mahadev for the progress of J&K and the nation'. Reviewing preparations A Raj Bhavan spokesman said the Pratham Puja held at the shrine marked the ceremonial beginning of the annual Amarnath Yatra. 'I have full faith that significant improvements to essential facilities and services will ensure this year's pilgrimage is memorable and spiritually fulfilling for all devotees. May Baba Amarnath ji keep showering his divine blessings on all of us,' Mr. Sinha said. The Lieutenant Governor also visited Baltal in Ganderbal district to review the arrangements in place for medical and healthcare at the Baltal Base Camp Hospital. He directed officials to ensure the availability of adequate numbers of doctors, paramedical staff, and other healthcare professionals, along with medical equipment, medicines, oxygen cylinders, and round-the-clock healthcare services for the well-being of the pilgrims. This year, the yatra will commence on July 3 from both routes — the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district, and Baltal in Ganderbal district. The yatra will culminate on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
United News of India
4 days ago
- United News of India
LG Sinha pays obeisance at Amarnath Cave shrine, marking ceremonial beginning of annual yatra
Srinagar, June 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to 'Baba Barfani' and performed 'Pratham Puja' at the holy cave marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra on Wednesday. The 38-day-long annual Amarnath Yatra will begin from July 3 to August 9 this year. 'Har Har Mahadev! Paid my obeisance to Baba Barfani and performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. May Baba Amarnathji keep showering his divine blessings on all of us', the Lt Governor posted on X. 'I would request all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra & pray to Mahadev for progress of J&K and the nation', he added. He said that the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and administration have improved the pilgrims' facilities and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, CRPF, and CAPFs have made foolproof security arrangements. The Lt Governor said that J&K Administration, SASB, Army, BRO, CAPFs, J&K Police and all stakeholders are working with complete devotion, dedication, collaboration and clear objectives for a hassle-free and safe pilgrimage starting from July 3. 'Invaluable contributions of people of J&K, civil society & all service providers have always been truly exceptional. I have full faith that significant improvements to facilities & services will ensure this year's pilgrimage is memorable & spiritually fulfilling for all devotees,' he added. Earlier, the Lt Governor Sinha conducted the on-site inspection of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Baltal axis in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site and directed the officials for timely completion of the infrastructure projects being developed to enhance facilities for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. At Domail, the lieutenant governor also interacted with the members of the task taskforce and staff of BRO engaged in improving and maintaining the yatra track. The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by SJM Gillani, MD J&K Police Housing Corporation; Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO, Amarnathji Shrine Board; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and other senior officials. UNI MJR ARN
