An inspirational Amarnath Yatra: Journey of a 70-year-old lady

During the recent pilgrimage to Amarnath for Baba’s Darshan, our group found the accommodations, hospital facilities, and langar food services to be exceptional. We encountered no problems and were thoroughly pleased with the entire experience, feeling blessed to have come for Baba’s Darshan. The meticulous arrangements made our journey smooth and hassle-free, reflecting the dedication and effort put in by the authorities. One pilgrim said, “We are from Maharashtra, Bombay, and have been participating in the Amarnath Yatra for 10 years. This year, significant improvements have been made. The route to Pishu Top has been excellently developed, and the LG Governor has done commendable work here. Watching our elderly mother walk inspired everyone; their tiredness dissipated just by observing her. Despite the challenging mountain paths, we all managed to climb throughout the journey, both going and returning.” Another pilgrim said, “Everyone took motivation from our mother. Seeing her determination, many fellow pilgrims shared their experiences and encouraged each other. They urged others to come and experience the Darshan themselves. Our journey was enriched by this shared spirit, and we felt truly blessed to have completed it together.” I discovered that the Yatra was starting on the 29th June while reading the newspapers. Upon realizing the eligibility cut-off age was 70 years, I noted that my mother was just a year below her age according to her Aadhar card. Determined to make this journey together, my daughter-in-law suggested taking my wife along. Consequently, I decided to bring my wife too. I also invited my daughter-in-law’s parents, and with their agreement, our group swelled to 13 people. My mother had been practicing walking for two months in preparation. With all arrangements in place, we embarked on foot and completed the Yatra on foot as well. The Amarnath Yatra was a testament to the strength and spirit of the pilgrims, facilitated by the excellent arrangements and the inspiring presence of a 70-year-old lady who motivated everyone along the way.

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