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July 2, 2025 3:03 PM

Warm welcome for first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Kashmir

Locals in Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims with warmth and goodwill on Wednesday as they arrived in the Valley through the Navyug Tunnel. People from various sections of society, including members of civil society, traders, and residents of Anantnag and Kulgam districts, gathered with garlands and placards to greet the Yatris. The spontaneous gesture highlighted the enduring spirit of communal harmony in Kashmir and the region’s longstanding support for the annual ...

July 2, 2025 3:41 PM

The Amarnath Yatra: Journey to Shiva’s Himalayan Abode

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Every year thousands of devotees embark on the Amarnath Yatra amid tight security arrangements in the Kashmir Valley. According to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), the Holy Amarnath Cave is situated at a high altitude of 3,888 metres in a nar...

July 2, 2025 12:32 PM

No fear or worry, say pilgrims as they embark on Amarnath yatra

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Wednesday that over 4,000 devotees have begun their journey from Jammu for the Amarnath Yatra. He flagged off the first group of pilgrims from Jammu. "“More than four thousand devotees of Lord Bhole Nath have set out today in the first batch for Baba Barfani’s darshan," said L-G Sinha. With chants of “Bam Bam Bhole” ringing through the air, the spiritual journey to the sacred Amarnath cave has officially begun. Pilgrims gathered i...

July 2, 2025 11:11 AM

J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are head...

June 30, 2025 2:21 PM

Massive turnout for Amarnath Yatra ticket collection in Jammu amid tight security

Devotees gathered in large numbers at Saraswati Dham in Jammu on Monday to collect tickets for the Amarnath Yatra, slated to begin on July 3. Speaking to IANS, many people expressed unwavering faith in India’s security forces and emphasized that fear would not deter them from fulfilling their spiritual aspirations. Shakshdeep Jha, who arrived from Mumbai with a group of 15 pilgrims, shared his excitement, saying, “I am very happy to be here. We will carry on the Yatra through the Pahalga...

June 29, 2025 12:06 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi extends best wishes to devotees going on religious yatras, praises spirit of service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on various religious yatras across the country through his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'. He also lauded those who, with a selfless spirit of service, contribute to the smooth and safe conduct of these spiritual journeys. "When one embarks on a pilgrimage, the first feeling that arises is 'Let's go, we have been called!' This emotion is the soul of our pilgrimage. These pilgrimages are a means of discipl...

May 5, 2025 10:07 PM

J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits Srinagar transit camp to oversee Amarnath Yatra arrangements

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Pantha Chowk transit camp in Srinagar to review the ongoing arrangements for pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025. Taking to the social media platform, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Reviewed the progress of construction work for the Office and Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar, earlier today.” The Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3 this year, simult...

April 24, 2025 4:31 PM

Congress blames Pakistan for Pahalgam terror attack, calls for unity in strongly worded resolution

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday strongly condemned the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and squarely blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the assault. In a strongly worded resolution, the CWC described the deliberate targeting of Hindu tourists as a calculated attempt to inflame communal tensions across India. “This is a direct assault on the values of our Republic,” the statement declared, urging citizens to maintain calm and unity in the face of such provocation. ...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrims express joy as they embark from Pantha Chowk base camp

Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims expressed glee over the annual pilgrimage as they were captured standing in a queue at the Pantha Chowk base camp. “We have a group of 34 people. We are very happy. The facilities are great. We salute the government", said Kalpesh Purohit, an Amarnath pilgrim while speaking to ANI. Another pilgrim, Shravan Raj P...

June 29, 2024 4:47 PM

First batch of Hindu devotees embark on Amarnath shrine pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir

The first batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday (July 01) morning in picturesque Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees were seen riding ponies and being carried on makeshift palanquins while most chose to walk towards the cave. Security personnel deployed on the route were seen facilitating the beginning of the annual pilgrimage, verifying documents of the pilgrims at the entry point. The region has witnessed multiple attacks since June 09, when militants opened fire on a bus ...