Accommodation in Baltal base camps increased for SANJY 2023; J&K LG Sinha visits Baltal route
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha reviewed the 2023 Amarnath yatra arrangements from Baltal route. LG impressed upon the officials to ensure communication services on yatra route and night air services. He further directed for fitting tented accommodations with fire extinguishing equipment. LG inspected the ongoing work at DRDO’s hospital and […]
LG Manoj Sinha reviews arrangements at Pahalgam Base Camp for a smooth 2023 Amarnath pilgrimage
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements made for the 2023 Amarnath yatra pilgrims at Nunwan base camp in Srinagar. The 62-days’ long Amarnath yatra will commence from July 1, 2023 from the two traditional routes of Nunwan in Pahalgam and Baltal. He held a meeting with the government […]
Ponies getting health check up, registration and tagging in Sonamarg before Shri Amarnath Yatra 2023
We are entrusted with the task of pony registration including insurance, said officials from the Department of Animal Husbandry at district Ganderbal in Sonamarg. All the ponies, horses get registered, then they move to Baltal where they can work. A health certificate is provided free of cost which is valid for one year. We register […]
93% yatris had praised the arrangements during the 2022 Amarnath yatra: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
The Amarnath Yatra 2022 had begun on June 30, 2022. It concluded on Raksha Bandhan day, August 11, 2022 with Chadi Mubarak puja, said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. The Pratham Puja was performed on June 14, 2022. Shri Amarnath ji darshan commenced on June 30, 2022. The Lieutenant Governor […]
Online, mobile and group registration available for Shri AmarnathJi Yatra 2023
Om Namah Shivay! The Amarnath Yatra 2023 is beginning from July 1 to August 31. The registration for the Amarnath Yatra is open from April 17, 2023. Pilgrims can do online registration and gather more information about the yatra from the website /jksasb.nic.in. Mobile registration can be done by downloading the Shri AmarnathJi Yatra App […]
Gadkari announces construction of a road for Amarnath cave shrine to ease off the yatra for pilgrims
The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari announced that the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha and the armed forces have initiated the construction of a road route of 110 Km 4 lane road from Khanabal to Panjtarni for the ease of Amarnath yatris at an estimated […]
Baltal-Amarnath cave track getting widened for safe travel of yatris in 2023
The Amarnath yatra track is getting improved for the movement of yatris next year to Amarnath cave. The track has been handed over to the Border Roads Organisation for improvement since September 2022. BRO122RCC deployed men and machinery for maintenance on the track of Baltal and it will go a long way in better movement […]
2022 Amarnath Yatra had more pilgrims compared with past five years
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir recalling the Amarnath Yatra that commenced in the auspicious month of Shravan on June 30, 2022 and culminated on Rakshabhandan on August 11, 2022 with Chhari Mubarak ceremony, did an assessment on the performance of the yatra this year. Before commencement, he said, a Pratham Pooja was organised […]
Tiranga meri pehchaan hai: A wanderer captures the spirit of Amrit Mahotsav
Tiranga meri aan hai, pehchaan hai!” said a wanderer while trekking the Amarnath yatra 2022. In an accident he lost his leg but his strong will power and determination drives him for the yatra every year. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav gaiety commenced on March 12, 2021, which started a 75-week countdown to our 75th […]
Women pilgrims going for Amarnath yatra say there is no fear; experience brotherhood of Kashmiris
he chanting of “Om Namah Shivay” lends strength to pilgrims on their way to the Amarnath ji shrine. A woman pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra 2022, Archana Reddy says when her name appeared for the yatra, at that time she felt a sense of apprehension. But with Baba Barfani in their hearts, they started the journey. […]
Temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims operating at Chandanwari
A temporary hospital for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra pilgrims has been set up at Chandanwari base camp. Medical teams have come from all over India including doctors, paramedical staffs and technicians. It feels like a national integration, says CMO Dr Shashank on his first Amarnath posting and takes it as his good fortune. He further […]
Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ cleanliness drive will leave an impression on pilgrims: J&K LG
This year the Amarnath pilgrims will carry a good impression home, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha. The J&K administration is putting a lot of emphasis on cleanliness and we are determined to keep cleanliness as our prime focus. ‘Swachh Amarnath Yatra 2022’ is a concerted effort by the J&K administration so that pilgrims have a […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha prays for safe journey of Amarnath yatra pilgrims
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha flagged off the prestigious Amarnath yatra on June 29, 2022. A puja was organised and the LG prayed for peace, prosperity and a safe, spiritual journey for pilgrims. The first batch of pilgrims from Jammu base camp left amid chants of ‘Bum Bum Bhole’ for the Amarnath yatra in […]
Food grain storage camps set up by FCSC Affairs Department for the 43 days of 2022 Amarnath yatra
The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Anantnag has set up a food grains storage station at Nunwan base camp for the Amarnath pilgrims. Supply of rice, atta, sugar, wheat bran, LPG, kerosene, etc will be available. Similar food grain storage base camps are being set up at Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Pahalgam by the […]
Langer facilities being set up by Sewadaars to serve pilgrims on the way to Amarnath ji cave
To serve the Amarnath yatra pilgrims, several langer facilities are being set up at vantage points en route to Amarnath shrine cave. Sewadaars with their trucks loaded with food supplies, gas cylinders, and other essentials are arriving in Srinagar’s Wahbal (Babbal) Top and Chandanwari. The intention is to serve the yatris with a pure heart. […]
RFID tag introduced for 2022 Amarnath yatra pilgrims/ pony walas for better administration
Lord Shiva Shankar also known as Baba Burfani is the creator of this universe. Shiva bhakts lovingly call him Bhole Baba too. It is said that it is easy to please him and to seek his blessings. CEO of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Nitishwar Kumar, stated that it is good news for the pilgrims that […]
Pratham Pooja organised for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2022 pilgrimage
On the occasion of Jyestha Purnima, a Pratham Pooja was organised on Tuesday at the holy cave shrine of Lord Shiva, marking the beginning of annual Amarnath Yatra 2022 pilgrimage. Jyestha Purnima is one of the most pious days in Hindu religion. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Nitishwar Kumar, along with […]
History of Shri Amarnath ji cave
It’s believed that Amarnath ji cave was discovered by a Muslim shepherd named Buta Malik in 1850. Since then the annual Amarnath ji yatra has been taking place. Even the visit of Swami Vivekananda to the caves in 1898 has been chronicled in the ‘Notes of Some Wanderings with Swami Vivekananda’ by Sister Nivedita. The […]
Amarnath ji yatra arrangements personally supervised by LG J&K Manoj Sinha
Shri Amarnath Yatra commences this year on June 30, 2022. The yatra will go on for 43 days. To make the yatra successful, workers are on the job to make the bridge for the yatra. The Jammu & Kashmir administration this year is also enhancing the service facilities for the yatra. J&K LG Manoj Sinha […]