Amarnath Yatra Sees Largest Batch Of 8,815 Pilgrims Leave Jammu
Largest batch of pilgrims leaves Jammu, Tight security in place
The largest batch of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra this year, consisting of 8,815 devotees, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Tuesday. This batch included 5,831 men, 2,193 women, 31 children, 598 sadhus, 131 sadhvis, and 31 foreign nationals.
The pilgrims departed for the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps in Kashmir amid tight security. A total of 181 vehicles carrying 3,989 pilgrims headed to the Baltal base camp, while 182 vehicles with 4,826 pilgrims proceeded to the Pahalgam base camp. The convoy comprised 363 vehicles in total.
Over 1.06 lakh devotees have performed darshan during the first five days of the yatra, with 20,537 pilgrims visiting the shrine till 3 PM on Tuesday. More than 93,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine during the first four days of the pilgrimage, with the figure expected to cross the one lakh mark.
With Tuesday's departure, 34,829 pilgrims have left the Jammu base camp for Kashmir since the yatra began on July 2. The Bhagwati Nagar base camp was filled with chants of devotion as pilgrims began their journey, with many expressing satisfaction with the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the yatra.
The 57-day pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has appealed to unregistered devotees to defer their journey for a few days, as all registration slots have been booked until July 9 due to an unprecedented rush. Only registered pilgrims will be allowed to proceed towards Kashmir, while unregistered devotees will be stopped at designated checkpoints.
The administration's appeal comes as the yatra has seen a significant influx of devotees, with the largest batch so far departing on Tuesday. The yatra has been conducted smoothly so far, with devotees praising the arrangements made for their journey. The pilgrimage is expected to continue until August 28, with thousands more devotees expected to visit the shrine in the coming days.
The security arrangements for the yatra have been tightened, with officials ensuring that only registered pilgrims are allowed to proceed towards Kashmir. The yatra has been a significant event in the region, with devotees coming from all over the country to pay obeisance at the cave shrine. The administration's efforts to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the pilgrims have been appreciated by the devotees, who have expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made for the yatra.
As the yatra continues, the administration is expected to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that the pilgrimage is conducted smoothly and safely. The devotees are expected to continue their journey, with thousands more expected to visit the shrine in the coming days. The yatra is a significant event in the region, and the administration's efforts to ensure its success have been appreciated by the devotees.
