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In just the first three days of the annual pilgrimage, over 50,000 devotees from across India have visited the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, officials said.

 

The Yatra, which commenced on June 29 from the twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan-Pahalgam, has seen a steady influx of pilgrims negotiating the challenging terrain to reach the sacred site in the south Kashmir Himalayas.

 

On Tuesday, a fresh batch of more than 6,500 pilgrims embarked on the journey from Jammu, departing at 3:05 am in 261 vehicles, accompanied by tight security measures.

 

This group included 4,431 pilgrims who opted for the 48-kilometre traditional Pahalgam route, while 2,106 chose the shorter but steeper 14-kilometre Baltal route.

 

The officials noted that on Monday alone, over 23,000 devotees paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre high cave shrine, with more than 2,000 on-the-spot registrations completed that day.

 

Before the commencement of the Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who flagged off the pilgrimage on June 28, extended an invitation to people from across the country and abroad to participate in this year's Amarnath Yatra, aiming to make it a successful spiritual journey.

 

Personally overseeing the arrangements, LG Sinha is ensuring the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. On Thursday, he, along with top police officials, reviewed the ongoing arrangements at the base camp in Jammu.

 

The 52-day pilgrimage, which concludes on August 19, continues to attract a large number of devotees, demonstrating their unwavering faith and dedication in undertaking this spiritually significant journey.