Pilgrims Begin Amarnath Yatra Amid Tight Security

The administration has begun the registration process for the Amarnath pilgrimage. With strong security, 1600 pilgrims reached the Bhagwati-Nagar base camp. Over 800 Sadhus, including women, are eager to pay respects at the ice-Shivling. The pilgrimage starts on June 29, with routes from Pahalgam and Baltal.

In an effort to streamline pilgrim registration for the Amarnath Yatra, the administration initiated on-the-spot registration for arriving devotees on Thursday. With stringent security measures in place, 1600 pilgrims have successfully reached the Bhagwati-Nagar base camp in anticipation of their journey to Kashmir.

The fervor among over 800 Sadhus, including women, is palpable as they gather at the historic Ram Mandir and Geeta Bhawan, eager to participate in this sacred event. The 52-day pilgrimage will officially begin on June 29, with routes traversing the traditional 48 km Nunwan-Pahalgam path in Anantnag and the steeper, shorter 14 km Baltal route in Ganderbal.

Special arrangements for registration have been deployed across multiple centers in the city, ensuring a smooth process for the influx of devotees. Sub-divisional Magistrate Seema Parihar reported that 358 unregistered pilgrims had already been accommodated on the first day, highlighting the ongoing readiness for this significant annual event.

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