The ongoing Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a significant influx of devotees, with around 3.75 lakh pilgrims having performed the pilgrimage in just 21 days. The Yatra, which commenced on June 29, has seen a steady flow of visitors braving the challenging weather conditions to pay homage at the revered Amarnath Cave Shrine. The pilgrimage, which will continue until August 29, has been marked by large crowds and a well-coordinated system of convoys to manage the influx of devotees.
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- Approximately 3.75 lakh devotees have completed the Amarnath Yatra in the first 21 days.
- On July 19, over 11,000 devotees visited the cave shrine despite rain and thundershowers.
- A new batch of 3,471 pilgrims departed for the Valley on July 20.
- The first convoy, carrying 1,073 Yatris, left at 3 am for the Baltal base camp.
- The second convoy, with 2,398 pilgrims, departed at 3.45 am for the Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp.
- The Amarnath Cave Shrine is located at an altitude of 3,888 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas.
- The ice stalagmite inside the cave shrine is believed to represent the mythical powers of Lord Shiva.
- Pilgrims can approach the shrine either from the Pahalgam route (48 km, taking 4-5 days) or the Baltal route (14 km, taking one day).
- The Yatra is scheduled to end on August 29, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.
- The pilgrimage has been well-managed with escorted convoys to ensure the safety of devotees.
