Amarnath Yatra 2025: The 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to conclude on August 9. Whereas preliminary fears loomed following the Pahalgam terror assault in April, the pilgrimage has seen a robust and enthusiastic response from devotees, defying earlier considerations about low participation.
The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday (July 18) after being briefly suspended resulting from heavy rainfall and landslides in elements of Kashmir. Pilgrims had been as soon as once more allowed to proceed in the direction of the holy cave shrine from the Nunwan (Pahalgam) and Baltal base camps, officers confirmed.
The suspension was enforced on Thursday (July 17) as heavy rains triggered landslides and taking pictures stones, rendering the steep mountain paths unsafe for journey. Authorities had halted motion for pressing repairs and upkeep of the affected tracks.
2.51 lakh devotees full darshan in 15 days
In accordance with the Division of Info and Public Relations (DIPR), 2.51 lakh pilgrims have efficiently carried out darshan on the Amarnath cave shrine for the reason that Yatra started on July 3. On Thursday alone, 5,110 devotees managed to supply prayers earlier than the route was closed.
The Yatra, which spans 38 days, will proceed till August 9. Regardless of early apprehensions stemming from the Pahalgam terror assault in April, the turnout has remained strong and enthusiastic.
Climate forces momentary halt
The suspension on Thursday got here in response to steady rainfall over two days, prompting officers to prioritise security. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, acknowledged that restore work was obligatory and no pilgrims had been allowed to maneuver upwards from both base camp.
Nevertheless, descending pilgrims from Panchtarni to Baltal had been permitted below the watch of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel and Mountain Rescue Groups.
Optimism about file numbers
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed optimism that the pilgrimage may witness a file turnout this 12 months. “After the Pahalgam assault, it appeared unlikely that individuals would come. However now, now we have crossed 2.5 lakh. If this tempo continues, we might attain 3.5 lakh,” he mentioned.
Significance of the yatra
The Amarnath Yatra is an annual non secular journey to the three,880-metre-high cave shrine devoted to Lord Shiva within the Himalayas of South Kashmir. Pilgrims from throughout India and even overseas undertake this arduous trek annually, which stands as a testomony to religion, devotion, and endurance.