SRINAGAR: With just weeks remaining until the start of the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, anticipation is mounting among devotees across the country. The first-ever live glimpse of the sacred ice Shivling inside the Amarnath cave has been unveiled—two months ahead of the pilgrimage’s official commencement—further intensifying the spiritual fervor surrounding this revered annual journey.
The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has officially announced that this year’s Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 19, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Each year, thousands of pilgrims embark on the arduous journey to the Himalayan shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, lovingly referred to as Baba Barfani.
A select group of devotees from Punjab recently had the rare opportunity to visit the holy cave and capture images of the naturally formed Shivling, giving early devotees a glimpse of what awaits in the cave temple nestled at 3,880 meters.
Preparations are in full swing, with authorities undertaking massive snow clearance operations on both traditional routes—Baltal and Chandanwari. This year's efforts are particularly challenging due to unusually heavy snowfall, with accumulations of up to 20 feet reported in some stretches. The clearing operations aim to make the pilgrimage routes safe and accessible well before the Yatra begins.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently inspected the Amarnath Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar to assess progress and readiness for the annual event. His visit underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and secure pilgrimage experience for the lakhs of expected pilgrims.
Despite security concerns following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, the spirit of the devotees remains undeterred. Over 360,000 registrations have already been recorded, with officials projecting a further surge in the lead-up to the Yatra. The resilience and unwavering faith of the devotees continue to stand as a testament to the enduring power of spiritual devotion.
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