The annual 38-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra that formally commenced yesterday (July 3) is going on smoothly, from twin routes of Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and Baltal in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
The Yatri movement started early morning from both routes under strict security cover.
The Holy cave is known for the ice stalagmite that forms within, resembling a Shivlinga. The Cave is situated at an altitude of 12,756 feet in the Himalayas in the Kashmir region.
Over 3000 devotees were allowed towards Chandanwari on the Pahalgam route early today morning. More than 7700 pilgrims were allowed from the Baltal Ganderbal Base Camp towards the sacred Cave Shrine.
Officials said over 3200 pilgrims had darshan at Holy Cave by 10 o’clock, who reached the holy cave through the Baltal route.
Yatris were seen very happy, delightful and content over all kinds of arrangements, facilities and a secure environment all along the twin routes.
Lakhs of devotees from across the country are expected to pay obeisance this year.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra, a three-tier security grid has been implemented, with thousands of security personnel deployed along the route. In addition to conventional measures, AI-powered CCTV surveillance systems are monitoring key locations for real-time threat detection.
Meanwhile, a fresh batch of over 6000 pilgrims, including men, women, children, Sadhus, etc, in 291 vehicles were flagged off from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu today morning. These Yatries will reach their respective Base Camps by this evening.
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