Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended warm wishes to pilgrims on the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra 2026, saying the pilgrimage reflects unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, patience, restraint and an indomitable spirit.
In a post on X, Shah conveyed his best wishes to devotees undertaking the annual Yatra to the holy cave shrine in the Himalayas.
“The Amarnath Ji Yatra is a sacred symbol of unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, steadfast patience, restraint, and an indomitable spirit that never accepts defeat. Today marks the auspicious commencement of this holy journey. My best wishes to all devotees heading for the darshan and worship of Baba Barfani,” he posted.
He said the government has put in place stringent security measures and ensured the availability of all basic facilities for yatris. Shah further said " The Modi government has made robust arrangements along the entire route, including a multi-layer security grid, QR code-based registration, and strengthened facilities for devotees’ accommodation, healthcare services, and disaster management, ensuring that every pilgrim’s journey remains safe, smooth, and joyful.”
His remarks came after the first batch of over 4,000 pilgrims started their journey to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine from the twin base camps at Baltal and Nunwan located in central and south Kashmir.
The 57-day pilgrimage, which officially commenced on Friday, is being monitored using digital surveillance and RFID tracking systems to ensure effective crowd management and safety.
The annual Yatra is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
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