Pilgrims Chant ‘Har Har Mahadev’ as They Begin Amarnath Yatra from Srinagar

A new group of pilgrims has started their journey from the Baltal Base camp in Srinagar for the annual Amarnath Yatra, chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ with joy. Pilgrims Monika from Indore and Vijay Bhaskar from Hyderabad expressed their excitement and praised the arrangements.

The 52-day pilgrimage, organized by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, began on June 29 and will end on August 19, amidst tight security due to recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

Excited Pilgrims

Monika, a pilgrim from Indore, said, “We are very excited. We made plans all of a sudden. Certainly, the Lord called us. The arrangements are very good here. There’s no issue here. The administration is taking good care of us.”

Vijay Bhaskar from Hyderabad shared, “I’m feeling very good. I’m eager to have a glimpse of Baba Amarnath. I would like to thank the government for having made great arrangements for pilgrims.”

About the Yatra

This year, the yatra started on June 29 and will end on August 19, lasting 52 days. The devotees of Lord Shiva undertake the arduous annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine located in the Kashmir Himalayas in July-August. Conducted by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, the Amarnath Yatra has two routes through Pahalgam and via Baltal. Baltal serves as the camping ground for pilgrims in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. This year, the Yatra is taking place in the shadow of recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.