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| June 25, 2012 | First batch of pilgrims from Baltal depart for Amarnath Yatra | |
Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir): The first batch of pilgrims departed for the Amarnath
Yatra in the early hours of Monday from the base camp here. Despite inclement
weather and snow-covered tracks, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has put in
place all the arrangements for the annual yatra. “Today is the first day of the
pilgrimage, so millions of devotees have gathered here and they are very excited
to go to the cave and seek Lord Shiva's blessings," Rajesh Sharma, pilgrim, said.
Around 10,000 pilgrims reached Sonamarg camp on Sunday and stayed in the makeshift
tents made by the SASB. The pilgrims were excited to start their pilgrimage. “We
wait for the whole year for this occasion. The weather is not very conducive as
it has been raining since morning. We only wish to seek the blessings of the Lord
and it is this hope that is helping us to move ahead,” Indu Kaul, a devotee, said.
Elaborate and extensive security arrangements have been made by the Border Security
Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Pilgrims expressed their
satisfaction with the security arrangements. “We are very happy that we are going
in the first batch. All the devotees are moving with full devotion. I really hope
they have a nice journey,” said Anup Kumar Deewan, a pilgrim. The Amarnath yatra
takes place between July and August every year. |
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