Amarnath Yatra: 1st batch of pilgrims flagged off from Baltal base camp

Jul 01, 2019

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir), July 01 (ANI): The first batch of Amarnath Yatra has been flagged off from Baltal base camp today. Pilgrims left for Amarnath Cave shrine. In the 45-day long Amarnath Yatra, authorities have made tight security arrangements for the first batch of pilgrims at Baltal Base Camp. The Yatra will begin from today and conclude on August 15. While speaking to ANI, Ganderbal Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khalil Ahmad Poswal said, “All forces are deployed here. Around 10,000 pilgrims can stay in the base camp. Pilgrims are getting electricity, water, sanitation and food facilities.” The Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. The Amarnath Yatra is conducted every year during Shravani Mela, which starts from July and continues till August. The holy cave remains open during this period and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year.