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The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra will start on June 29 and end on August 19.
The holy pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine situated at 3888 metres above sea level in Kashmir Himalayas has always been a symbol of communal harmony as local Muslims help and assist the Yatris to reach the cave shrine.
To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.
J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), posted on his official X handle, “Today performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ to mark the ceremonial commencement of the Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Sought Baba Amarnathji’s blessings and prayed for the good health, progress, and well-being of all the people.”
Today performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ to mark the ceremonial commencement of the Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Sought Baba Amarnathji’s blessings and prayed for the good health, progress, and well-being of all the people. pic.twitter.com/px9T803Pnt— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 22, 2024
He said the holy pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine situated at 3888 metres above sea level in Kashmir Himalayas has always been a symbol of communal harmony as local Muslims help and assist the Yatris to reach the cave shrine.
In another comment, Manoj Sinha said, “It has been an ancient tradition of J&K that people from all communities participate in this Yatra irrespective of their religion. I urge all enlightened citizens to come together to welcome and serve the pilgrims coming from different parts of the country & abroad.”
Commenting on the facilities the SASB will make available for the Yatris, the Lt. Governor said, “Officials of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board; concerned depts are committed to providing better facilities & services for pilgrims. We are taking every possible measure to ensure the yatra is smooth, safe; and hassle-free. We have brought in a qualitative improvement in the overall Yatra experience for devotees and there has been significant enhancement in essential facilities, infrastructure and security. This year Yatra will start from 29th June.”
The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra will start on June 29 and end on August 19 coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan and the Shravan Purnima festivals.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – IANS)
In the sacred tradition of communal harmony, the annual Amarnath Yatra begins on June 29 and ends on August 19, reaching the cave shrine situated at 3888 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas. J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ to inaugurate the pilgrimage, highlighting the inclusive spirit of the Yatra where Muslims assist Yatris. The Yatra, a symbol of unity, will offer improved facilities and security measures to ensure a smooth and safe experience for devotees. Starting on June 29 and spanning 52 days, the Yatra coincides with Raksha Bandhan and Shravan Purnima, enriching the spiritual journey. Let us embrace diversity and welcome pilgrims from all backgrounds with open arms, continuing the legacy of communal harmony set by the Amarnath Yatra.\
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