Pilgrims

After days of suspension, the Jammu and Kashmir authority resumes the Amarnath Yatra, giving relief to the stranded pilgrims. The decision to lift the restrictions amid the improved weather in the Pahalgam. In addition, Those pilgrims, who had already performed the Amarnath Yatra but were stranded between the cave shrine and the two base camps have also been allowed to move down, confirmed sources.

The death toll in the Kanpur road accident rose to 26, confirmed police on October 2. As per ANI sources, in the Ghatampur area of Kanpur district, a tractor trolley carrying pilgrims from Chandika Devi Temple, Unnao district, overturned, resulting death of 26 people so far. Police have launched a rescue operation with locals, after the incident occurred on October 1. Furthermore, injured are being treated at community hospitals.

Another batch of 5,400 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu city for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal in Kashmir, confirmed the officials on July 15.  The 16th batch of pilgrims left after the yatra, which was suspended, resumed again on July 11. Notably, pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in a convoy of 220 vehicles amid heavy CRPF security. So far, 1.52 lakh pilgrims offered prayers at Amarnath Shrine.

PM Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Deogarh, offered prayers at Baba Baidyanath temple, also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country. To welcome PM Modi, the temple has been bedecked with lights and flowers, on July 12. located 270-km from the Jharkhand capital, the shrine is a major attraction for thousands of pilgrims every year, especially during Shravan month.

With the beginning of the Amarnath Yatra, multiple social and religious organisations ensured free food so that pilgrims don't stay hungry.  Thousands of pilgrims lined up to eat at dozens of langars, serving free vegetarian food, comprising dishes from all parts of the country. Furthermore, the Ramban administration also ensures stays and other necessary arrangements for the pilgrims, who are travelling to Jammu and Kashmir for Amarnath-… read-more