Governor pays obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine, prays for sustained peace, harmony in J&K

The annual Yatra to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathjiin the Kashmir Himalayas commenced today, from both the Pahalgam and the Baltalroutes, with Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji ShrineBoard, paying obeisance at the Sanctum Sanctorum and participating in thePratham Pooja ceremony. He prayed for sustained peace, harmony, progress andprosperity in the State. He was accompanied by Sh. Umang Narula, CEO of theShrine Board.

Governor reviewed the arrangements made for the pilgrims atthe Yatra Shrine Camp and conveyed the Shrine Board’s thanks to the StateGovernment, Army, Central Armed Police Forces, State Police and all the otherconcerned agencies for their support and cooperation. He stressed the need foreffective supervision and round the clock monitoring by the Camp Directors andall the functionaries involved in the management of the Yatra for ensuringsmooth conduct of the pilgrimage.

   

Governor lauded the people of Kashmir for making this annualpilgrimage a successful event ever since it is being observed. Appreciating thevaluable support of local people in conduct of this Yatra, he described theirrole in this Yatra as a true essence of Kashmiriyat which is exemplary for itscommunal harmony.

Meanwhile, Sh. Umang Narula, CEO of the Shrine Board, hasonce again appealed to the intending Shri Amarnathji Yatris to embark on thepilgrimage only after getting medically checked and obtaining a valid YatraPermit. This would ensure against any avoidable inconvenience to them. Sh.Narula further appealed the Yatris to bring with them adequate woollenclothing, Jackets, warm inners, woollen socks, gloves, woollen cap, trousers,muffler, sleeping bag, wind cheater, rain coat, water proof trekking shoes,umbrellas in view of harsh terrain where temperature abruptly falls to 2- 5degree Celsius in  the Yatra area.

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