Pilgrims

July 2, 2024 9:34 AM

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...

Police caution pilgrims against fraudulent Char Dham registrations

The Uttarkashi Police have warned pilgrims against using fraudulent means to register for the Char Dham Yatra. In a post on X, the police said, "The pilgrimage to Shri Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham is going on smoothly. All the pilgrimage routes are open. However, it has come to our notice that some people have embarked on the pilgrimage after registering for Char Dham through fraudulent means. Action will be taken against such people as per the law. Please plan on travel in accordance with the...