Surge in Pilgrims for Amarnath Yatra Amid Heavy Rain
Amarnath Yatra Sees Record Participation
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Srinagar, July 7: In the past four days, over 85,000 pilgrims have participated in the Amarnath Yatra, with more than 28,000 individuals having 'darshan' on Monday alone. Officials reported on Tuesday that since the Yatra commenced on July 3, a total of 85,779 devotees have undertaken the pilgrimage, with 28,818 having 'darshan' just yesterday.
The influx of Yatris is steadily increasing. Despite heavy rainfall on Monday, many continued their journey from both routes to visit the sacred cave located at an elevation of 3,880 meters.
Those who visited the cave shrine on Monday began their return to the Baltal base camp safely in the evening.
Given that reaching the Nunwan base camp can take three to four days, many Yatris from the Pahalgam route are opting to return via the Baltal base camp, allowing them to return on the same day after their visit.
Reports indicate a significant crowd at base camps and halting stations, with a lively atmosphere as thousands of pilgrims arrive daily at the twin base camps.
Authorities have implemented comprehensive arrangements for the pilgrims at the base camps and along the trekking routes.
In addition to the Langars set up by various socio-religious organizations for the Yatris, numerous tent accommodations have been established from Baltal and Nunwan Pahalgam to the holy cave.
To ensure safety, the authorities provide weather updates through public address systems at the base camps.
Robust security measures are in place from Pahalgam and Baltal base camps to the holy cave, featuring a four-tier security system. Army and ITBP personnel are stationed in the higher areas and along the twin tracks, while the CRPF oversees the base camps in collaboration with J&K Police.
Authorities have advised Yatris to plan their travel to the holy cave according to their registration dates. Due to the high volume of pilgrims, no one will be permitted to depart for the twin base camps without prior registration.
Meanwhile, Jammu is experiencing a heavy influx of pilgrims, with thousands arriving daily from various parts of the country using different modes of transport.
Long queues were observed at registration and token counters at Tawi riverfront, Ram Mandir, Purani Mandi, and Geeta Bhawan from early Tuesday morning.
However, strict measures are in place, and no unregistered pilgrims are allowed to proceed for darshan.