Third Wave of Pilgrims Embarks on Amarnath Yatra

A third batch of 6,619 pilgrims, including 1,141 women, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu to join the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. Despite rain, the pilgrims left in 319 vehicles for the 52-day journey, with different groups opting for the Pahalgam and Baltal routes to the holy shrine.

The third wave of 6,619 pilgrims departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu to participate in the annual Amarnath Yatra. Authorities reported that they left in two separate convoys amidst tight security early Sunday morning.

In the rain-soaked morning, 3,838 devotees chose the Pahalgam route while 2,781 headed for Baltal to reach the 3,880 meters high holy cave shrine. This third batch included 1,141 women pilgrims, all set for the spiritual journey despite the adverse weather conditions.

Since June 28, under the watchful eyes of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, a total of 13,103 pilgrims have set off from the Jammu base camp. Last year, over 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the naturally-formed ice lingam. The yatra, which began from Pahalgam and Baltal, will conclude on August 19.

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