Second batch of Amarnath Yatra departs from Jammu; Chanderkote Yatri Niwas lit up with tricolour
Jammu, July 3
The second batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu on Friday amid tight security arrangements for the convoy.
A full security cover has been deployed to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims. Under tight security, a fresh batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026 departed from the Jammu base camp on Friday morning.
The Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board at Chanderkote in Ramban district has been illuminated with tricolour lights, adding to the festive atmosphere of the ongoing Yatra.
Pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan appreciated the arrangements made by the administration and said they were satisfied with the facilities and felt safe during the pilgrimage.
"The arrangements here are very good. I am grateful for the arrangements of the Indian government. The Yatri Niwas, illuminated with tricolour lights, is grand and full of facilities. The pilgrims are not facing any difficulty", said a pilgrim from Rajasthan.
The Ramban district administration has also made round-the-clock arrangements for cleanliness and sanitation to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for the pilgrims.
On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of devotees for the pilgrimage to the holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji from Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to all the yatris embarking on the holy pilgrimage.
"Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is a sacred path where devotion meets spiritual awakening. I wish all devotees a safe, comfortable, blissful and spiritually fulfilling journey. May this holy pilgrimage bring immense joy and divine peace to all," the Lieutenant Governor said.
Jammu and Kashmir UT administration, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, security forces, local community and all the stakeholders have made extensive arrangements for the devotees coming from across the country and abroad.
In the first batch, more than 4800 pilgrims set off for the holy yatra of Shri Amarnath Ji, in a convoy of 259 light and heavy vehicles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So glad to see proper facilities for the yatris. The feedback from pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan shows the administration is serious about this. But I hope the same attention is given to local infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir throughout the year. Good effort overall! 🇮🇳
The Amarnath Yatra is a symbol of India's rich spiritual heritage. Seeing the tricolour lights and the smooth coordination between security forces, the Shrine Board, and the local community makes me proud. But I wish the administration would also focus on better road conditions for the pilgrims. Still, a big thumbs up! 👏
The Lt Governor's words resonate deeply: "devotion meets spiritual awakening." It's wonderful that thousands of devotees can undertake this yatra with such confidence in the security and facilities. The tricolour illumination is a creative way to celebrate our unity in diversity! ✨
While the arrangements for the yatra are impressive, I hope the authorities are also ensuring that the environmental impact is minimized. The yatra attracts lakhs of pilgrims, which puts pressure on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Some waste management initiatives would be welcome. Still, the spirit of the yatra is unmatched! 🏔️
So happy to hear that the yatra is progressing smoothly. The fact that pilgrims from different states feel safe and satisfied shows the importance of this pilgrimage for India's spiritual fabric. The tricolour lights at night must look stunning—wish I could see it in person! 🙌
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