Annual Budha Amarnath Yatra Kicks Off in Jammu and Kashmir

The Budha Amarnath Yatra 2023 has officially begun in Jammu and Kashmir, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha welcoming pilgrims during the inaugural session. The 10-day journey to the Budha Amarnath temple in Poonch is set to start with a flag-off ceremony from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp. The Lieutenant Governor expressed his best wishes to the devotees and acknowledged the efforts of various organizations involved in the yatra's preparations. This annual pilgrimage holds great significance for many, marking a time of devotion and community.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 07:56 IST

Inauguration of the Budha Amarnath Yatra

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, participated in the opening session of the annual Budha Amarnath Yatra on Sunday, extending a warm welcome to the pilgrims.

The 10-day pilgrimage to the Budha Amarnath temple, located in the border district of Poonch, will officially commence on Monday morning, with the Lieutenant Governor flagging off the journey from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu.

During his address at the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and wished well to the devotees, the Baba Amarnath and Budha Amarnath Yatra Trust, as well as the Vishva Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and other stakeholders involved in the preparations and management of the yatra.