J&K L-G prays for peace, prosperity, well-being of all during Amarnath Yatra Pratham Puja (Ld)
Srinagar, June 29
Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha prayed for peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all during the Shri Amarnath ji Yatra Pratham Puja on Monday.
L-G Sinha performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage.
He sought the divine blessings of Baba Barfani and prayed for the peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all.
The Lieutenant Governor extended a heartfelt invitation to all devotees of Baba Barfani, encouraging them to join the holy pilgrimage in great numbers and experience the spiritual journey.
"As the Yatra commences on July 3rd, Administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Army, Police, Security Forces, Local Community, Service Providers, Volunteers are working in complete synergy. Every stakeholder is devoted to ensuring a safe, hassle-free and a memorable pilgrimage for all pilgrims," the Lieutenant Governor said.
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) organises the Pratham Puja annually at the Holy Cave on Jyeshtha Purnima. This year's 57-day pilgrimage will formally commence on July 3rd, simultaneously via both traditional routes -- the Pahalgam axis in Anantnag district and the Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
The Yatra will culminate on August 28 on Raksha Bandhan.
Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M. Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Amarnath Ji Shrine Board; Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Rahul Yadav, Managing Director JKPDCL and Nodal Officer for Baltal Axis; V.K. Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Rajiv Om Prakash, DIG CKR; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal; Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag; Shreya Singhal, Director Information; and other senior officials were also present during the Pratham Puja.
Tight security arrangements have been made for this year's yatra.
"With significantly upgraded infrastructure, enhanced facilities & invaluable support of people of Jammu Kashmir, we are fully prepared to welcome the devotees for a spiritually fulfilling journey. May Baba Amarnath Ji bless us all!" L-G Sinha said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting article. It's good to see the administration taking such a comprehensive approach to manage a massive religious event. The infrastructure upgrades and security measures sound impressive. Hope everyone has a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.
Har Har Mahadev! 🙌 The Pratham Puja sets such a peaceful tone for the yatra. But I hope the high-level security doesn't make devotees feel uneasy. Spirituality shouldn't need so many guns around, yaar. Still, grateful for the efforts.
Respect to the LG for performing the puja personally. But I think we need to question why such huge security is needed in the first place. J&K should be a place of peace, not a fortress. Let's hope one day these yatras can happen without all this tension. Positive vibes only 🙏
57 days of pilgrimage sounds amazing! I'm not Indian but I admire the devotion. The fact that Army, police, locals and volunteers are all working together is really heartwarming. Wishing all pilgrims a blessed journey! 🕉️
Baba Barfani ki jai! 🙏 I've done this yatra twice before. Baltal route is tough but worth it. Hope this year's arrangements are better than last time—some pilgrims faced issues with langar and toilets. Still, the spiritual energy is unmatched. Planning to go again!
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