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The first batch of Amarnath leaves with chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev, Bam Bam Bhole’
Samira Vishwas | July 2, 2026 11:24 PM CST

First batch of Amarnath pilgrims departs amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Bam-Bam Bhole’; Lieutenant Governor flags off the convoy.

The journey will conclude on 28th August

Jammu. 2nd July (language) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha tightened security on Thursday Amidst the arrangements, the first batch of Amarnath Yatra leaves from Bhagwati Nagar base camp here. Sent to Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Kashmir.

close to 3,880 To the holy Amarnath cave temple situated at a height of 100 meters 57 The annual pilgrimage of days will begin from July 3. Travel Anantnag District traditional of 48 kilometer long Nunwan-Pahalgam road and Ganderbal district. 14 kilometers long, But starting simultaneously from the steeper Baltal route Will happen. its conclusion 28 It will happen in August.

Officials said that Before sending off the convoy of pilgrims, Lieutenant Governor Sinha Performed special puja at Bhagwati Nagar base camp. On this occasion his With Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Sunil, leader of opposition in the assembly Sharma, BJP MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, BJP local MLA, senior Administrative and police officers and representatives of various religious organizations also Were present.

Hail Oh lod Shiva‘, ‘Everywhere ShivaAnd Jai barfani baba kiOf More than five thousand pilgrims under tight security amid cheers Both left for the base camps in a convoy of safe vehicles.

After the ceremony, Lieutenant Governor Sinha took to social media platform xwrote on, Everywhere Shiva! The journey to see Baba Barfani has started. Jammu Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp-2026 For Sent off the first batch of pilgrims. Amarnath Yatra deeply spiritual It is a symbol of awakening.

Baba Goga Nath of Junagadh Akhara Describing this journey as a blessing from God, he met the saints and devotees. Praised the arrangements made.

from Kashi 20 came with the sages Saint Sukham Das said that facilities for elderly and disabled devotees There has been significant improvement. Das last 32 On Amarnath Yatra for years Have been going.


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