Amarnath Yatra Sees Over 4.17 Lakh Pilgrims as Devotees' Enthusiasm Soars

The enthusiasm for the Amarnath Yatra remains unwavering as pilgrims continue to arrive from across the country. The number of devotees who have visited the holy cave has now approached 4.17 lakh. On Wednesday, the 27th batch of 2,907 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar transit camp in Jammu for Pahalgam and Baltal.

Among the 1,134 pilgrims heading towards the Baltal route were 774 men, 354 women, and 6 children. The batch traveling to Pahalgam consisted of 1,773 pilgrims, including 1,420 men, 244 women, 5 children, and 104 sadhus. These groups arrived at their respective destinations by the evening.

Remaining Days and Current Status

The Amarnath Yatra commenced on June 29 and the first batch of pilgrims left Jammu for Pahalgam and Baltal on June 28. This year's pilgrimage is scheduled to last 52 days and will conclude on August 19, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. There are still 24 days remaining in the current yatra.

The weather is currently favorable, and a significant number of pilgrims continue to register for the yatra in Jammu, Pahalgam, and Baltal. Although there may be a decrease in the number of pilgrims in the coming days, this year's yatra is expected to reach new heights in terms of participation. Both routes of the yatra have 125 langars set up to provide essential services to the pilgrims.

Administrative Arrangements

The Amarnath Shrine Board, along with the relevant departments and district administration, is actively engaged in managing the yatra. Officials are regularly inspecting the arrangements. It is anticipated that the number of pilgrims for this month will exceed 4.5 lakh.