Amarnath pilgrimage

Raksha Bandhan Marks The Conclusion Of Annual Amarnath Yatra; 5.12 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Holy Cave

The Amarnath Yatra 2024 concluded with a grand Raksha Bandhan Pooja at the holy cave, attracting 5.12 lakh pilgrims over 52 days.

Aug 19, 2024, 20:38 PM IST

DNA: Amarnath's Shiva Lingam melting fast amid heatwave

DNA: News has come from the court of Baba Barfani. The devotees going on the Amarnath Yatra will not be able to have the darshan of Baba Barfani for now.

Jul 07, 2024, 10:12 AM IST

American Amarnath Yatris Find Special Mention In Mann Ki Baat, Here's What PM Modi Said

Two American nationals recently came to Kashmir to undertake the annual Amarnath pilgrimage.

Jul 30, 2023, 12:39 PM IST

First Time Ever, Over 3 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Cave Shrine In Just 21 Days

Amarnath Yatra: Government this year expects more than five lakh pilgrims to visit the holy cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Jul 21, 2023, 22:19 PM IST

Over One Lakh Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Cave Shrine In First Ten Days

The enthusiasm among the pilgrims hardly seems to be dampened by the rains lashing the whole North of India. 

Jul 10, 2023, 21:23 PM IST

In A First, Command Control Centre Set Up For Real-Time Surveillance Of Amarnath Yatra Routes

The Hi-tech Command Control Centre has around 60 people from around 20 government departments working day and night.

Jul 06, 2023, 22:12 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra: First Batch Of Pilgrims Leaves From Jammu Base Camp

The 62-day-long pilgrimage will commence from Kashmir on July 1 from the twin tracks - the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in the Ganderbal district.

Jun 30, 2023, 08:17 AM IST

Jharkhand man dies on Shrikhand Mahadev Pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh

Pilgrimage to Shrikhand Mahadev is revered by Hindus as one of the abodes of Lord Shiva

Jul 20, 2022, 10:53 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra becomes the first pilgrimage to be a 'zero-waste yatra'

 The Jammu and Kashmir government is making sure that the pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave shrine does not impact or affect the environment. More than 300 volunteers have been put to collect and process the waste produced around the routes of Amarnath. 

Jul 19, 2022, 20:58 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended today due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes, no movement of pilgrims will be allowed from either side towards the cave shrine today, officials said, adding that the pilgrims will not move towards the Valley from Jammu.

Jul 06, 2022, 08:45 AM IST

Helicopter service soon from Srinagar to Panchtarni to facilitate Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Currently, helicopter services are available for the pilgrims from Baltal and Pahalgam to Panchtarni, pilgrims either walk or hire a horse ride or a palanquin to reach the Amarnath shrine from this point. 

Jun 10, 2022, 12:25 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra: J-K administration issues dos and don'ts for pilgrims, check key measures

Specifying precautionary measures, Principal Secretary to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Nitishwar Kumar said that devotees should go on a morning walk, do breathing exercises, and must keep their warm clothes, and food items and keep themselves hydrated.

 

Jun 06, 2022, 11:13 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra: Amit Shah reviews preparations as annual pilgrimage set to start on June 30 after a gap of two years

Amarnath Yatra: The meeting was held days after Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a similar meeting to review the security preparedness of the annual pilgrimage. 

May 17, 2022, 12:50 PM IST

Amarnath Yatra 2022 registration to begin on April 11 - Check when and where to register

"Amarnath Yatra 2022 will start on June 30 and will conclude on August 11. The registration will start on April 11. The pilgrims can also register online through the website and mobile app of the Shrine Board," the board official said.

Apr 08, 2022, 08:18 AM IST

Aarti at Amarnath cave getting live streamed for first time due to COVID-19 pandemic

The decision is taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic because of which the Jammu and Kashmir government has put several restrictions on the Amarnath pilgrimage this year. 

Jul 06, 2020, 08:43 AM IST

Pakistani claymore mine, US sniper rifle found along Amarnath route in Jammu and Kashmir; India's security challenge increases

The Claymore mine can be triggered using a remote control or a tripwire to act as a booby trap. 

Aug 02, 2019, 23:40 PM IST

Threat to Amarnath Yatra? Special CRPF motorcycle squad, RF tag for every vehicle

The CRPF has formed a special motorcycle squad as part of its efforts to ensure foolproof security during the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Jun 26, 2018, 06:24 AM IST

30,000 paramilitary to guard Amarnath yatra routes

he security personnel will be deployed along the two routes during the pilgrimage to the high-altitude shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
 

Jun 13, 2017, 21:02 PM IST

Amarnath pilgrim killed in Kashmir road accident

An Amarnath Yatra bound pilgrim was killed leaving 20 injured.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:57 AM IST