Srinagar, June 03: Saying that for millions of devotees all over the world, pilgrimage to the Holy Cave of Baba Amarnath is a cherished life-long dream, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhasaid the successful yatra will also increase the livelihood opportunities and boost the local economy,
While attending the Pratham Puja to mark the ceremonial beginning of the Annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra, through video conferencing today, the Lt Governor sought the blessings of Baba Amarnathji and prayed for the good health and well-being of one and all.
The Lt Governor also acknowledged the immense contribution of the local residents to the successful conduct of the Yatra that will commence from July 1.
The 62-day long Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence on July 1 this year, simultaneously from both the routes – the Pahalgam track in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district and it will culminate on August 31.
ShriAmarnathji Shrine Board has been organising Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave on the auspicious occasion of JyeshthaPurnima every year.
The Lt Governor said, the J&K Government is committed to ensure that the best possible arrangements are put in place for the comfort and well-being of pilgrims.
“The officials of ShriAmarnathJi Shrine Board are working hard to ensure that needs and requirements of devotees are taken care of during the Yatra. We are constantly striving for better facilities and services for pilgrims,” the Lt Governor observed.
Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer, ShriAmarnathji Shrine Board; members of the Shrine Board; senior officials of SASB, Army and Lt Governor’s Secretariat also attended the Pratham Puja.
