Amarnath Yatra 2025: The Amarnath Yatra continues to witness rising participation yearly. In actual fact, the earlier yr set a brand new report, with over 5.10 lakh devotees visiting the holy cave to supply their prayers on the naturally shaped ‘ice lingam.’
In a precautionary measure, the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra was suspended for Wednesday (July 30), from each the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. The choice was introduced by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, following continuous heavy rains within the area since early morning. The authorities avoided permitting pilgrims on the routes from Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari, prioritising their security in treacherous climate situations.
Document pilgrim turnout regardless of climate challenges
Regardless of the non permanent suspension, the Yatra had already seen a exceptional turnout, with over 3.93 lakh devotees having paid homage on the sacred cave shrine this yr. The pilgrimage, a significant religious occasion within the Hindu calendar, started on July 3 and is scheduled to conclude on August 9, coinciding with the pageant of Raksha Bandhan.
New batch of pilgrims begins journey from Jammu
Undeterred by the rains, a recent batch of 1,490 pilgrims set out from Jammu on Monday (July 28) for the Amarnath cave. The twenty seventh group included 1,262 males, 186 ladies, and 42 sadhus and sadhvis. The pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in 61 autos between 3:25 and three:57 am, underneath tight CRPF and police escort, headed to each Baltal and Pahalgam camps.
The primary convoy made for the difficult 14-kilometre Baltal route, whereas the bigger group undertook the standard 48-kilometre Pahalgam path. This brings the full variety of pilgrims departing from Jammu to the valley to over 14.27 lakh because the Yatra commenced.
Trying again: Final yr’s report and the highway forward
The Amarnath Yatra has drawn rising numbers annually. Final yr, the yatra noticed a report turnout with greater than 5.10 lakh pilgrims paying respects on the naturally shaped ‘ice lingam’ contained in the holy cave.
With almost two weeks to go earlier than the yatra concludes, officers stay vigilant relating to climate situations. Common updates and security measures are in place to safeguard pilgrims and make sure the continued sanctity and success of the journey, whereas the resumption of the yatra will rely on climate enhancements.
Security as the highest precedence
Authorities have assured devotees that security stays paramount and that yatra schedules will likely be up to date in actual time. Pilgrims are urged to stay affected person and heed directions from officers. Unprecedented rainfall pressured the non permanent suspension of the Amarnath Yatra for July 30, however this sacred journey has already witnessed an enormous turnout. As keen batches of pilgrims proceed to flock to the holy web site, the administration is prioritising security above all and can reopen routes as soon as situations allow. The yatra is ready to conclude on August 9, marking one other landmark yr for the revered pilgrimage.