Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of devotees for the holy Budha Amarnath Yatra from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas today, and extended his best wishes to all the pilgrims for a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.
“The sacred journey to the abode of Mahadev is an enlightening experience. I strongly believe this pilgrimage is the greatest alchemy and unveils secrets of life before the devotees,” the LG said.
According to an official press release, the LG appreciated the meticulous work done by Baba Amarnath and Budha Amarnath Yatri Nyas, Tourism department, district administration, other stakeholders and organisations serving langar.
All the arrangements have been made for the annual pilgrimage and Budha Amarnath Mela, the annual festival.
Interacting with the media persons, the LG said: “In the first batch, more than 1000 pilgrims from across the country set off for the holy yatra of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji. Till yesterday, 3.77 lakh pilgrims performed darshan at the holy cave of Shri Amarnath ji. I hope that pilgrims from across the country will also arrive to pay their obeisance at Shri Budha Amarnath ji and pray to Bholenath for the peace and progress of J&K and the nation.”
