Bomb-bomb, Amarnath Yatra 2023 Every step of the road was guarded as Bhole's echo... Amarnath Yatris depart in their first wave, learning of new alterations

 

Bomb-bomb, Amarnath Yatra 2023 Every step of the road was guarded as Bhole's echo... Amarnath Yatris depart in their first wave, learning of new alterations

Amarnath Yatra 2023: Manoj Sinha, the deputy governor of Jammu & Kashmir and the president of the Amarnath Shrine Board, led the first group of pilgrims to the Himani Shivling, also known as Baba Amarnath (Shri Amanath Yatra), which is a snow-covered idol. The initial batch includes 3294 devotees in all. The cheers of Bam Bam Bhole could be heard in Yatri Niwas of Jammu at this time. The beginning of the pilgrims' holy trip was Bhole chanting.

Jammu. For the pilgrims coming to Baba Barfani from all over the nation, the wait is ended. Around 4.15 am on Friday, the first group of Amarnath Yatris departed from Jammu towards the sacred cave of Baba Barfani. The first batch of pilgrims heading to the Himani Shivling, also known as Baba Amarnath (Shri Amanath Yatra), made of snow, was flagged off by Manoj Sinha, the acting governor of Jammu & Kashmir and Chairman of the Amarnath Shrine Board, after blessings. The base camp was totally painted in the Bhole colours during this time. The cheers of Bam-Bam Bhole reverberated across Jammu's Yatri Niwas. The beginning of the pilgrims' holy trip was Bhole chanting.

The number of women pilgrims to Baba Barfani's shrine was higher than the number of men. To the sounds of the drums, devotees could be seen dancing. The first group of pilgrims, who departed from Jammu for Baltal and Pahalgam today under heavy security, will have the opportunity to experience their first holy darshan on July 1. The Amarnath Shrine Board has also altered Baba Barfani's route significantly this time. All of these require special attention from pilgrims.

There were many changes this time, so travellers must use caution.

Helmets are required for the Amarnath Yatra for devotees. There will be enhanced illumination and free track lighting available.

complete lighting

Water supply from RO provided by SASB for the emergency helipad

34 mountain teams of rescuers are arranged.

Early warning robotic weather station

34 mountain rescue teams have reportedly been sent out this time to aid the pilgrims on the yatra route, according to the information. There are plans in place to house 70,000 worshippers at once in several camps from Kathua to the Holy Cave. This time, no devotees are permitted to stay close to the sacred cave of Shri Amarnath.

According to reports, this action has been made as a preventative measure in light of the flood that was brought on by a cloudburst close to the cave last year. After receiving darshan, pilgrims are required to return to base camps because they are not permitted to linger close to the cave shrine. Only individuals in charge of the communal kitchen and security personnel are permitted close to the cave.

In addition, it is now required that all passengers wear helmets while travelling through a two and a half kilometre stretch of ground that is vulnerable to landslides and rockfalls. Conversely, devotees who plan to use mules or must wear helmets. For the Amarnath Yatra, strict security measures have been put in place. The security forces patrol every area.

The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) will give each traveller a free helmet this time around due to a 10 percent increase in registration from last year. The yatra route has been enlarged in numerous locations for the convenience of the pilgrims, and railings have also been built in numerous locations. which makes it simple for senior folks to move around. 34 mountain rescue teams have also been sent out at the same time to aid the pilgrims on the yatra route. At the same time, compared to previous year, more devotees than 3 lakh have already signed up for the Shri Amarnath Yatra.

The longest Shri Amarnath Yatra in history

A woman must be between the ages of 13 and 70 to travel, and she cannot travel if she has been pregnant for more than six weeks. Elders and children under the age of 13 are not permitted to participate in the Shri Amarnath Yatra. The travel in 2023 will take 62 days for the first time. This year's Shri Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 1 and will go until August 31, is the longest one ever.

From noon, a police block will be erected at Chanderkot, Ramban

Travellers from all over the nation would be able to access Shri Amarnath cave temple, which is located at a height of 13,000 feet, by completing the 14.5 km walk to Baltal and the 32 km trip to Chandanwadi. They will also be able to get Baba Barfani's holy darshan during this journey. No passengers, tourists, or those without registration will be permitted to proceed through the Navyug tunnel constructed in Qazikund Banihal after 2 p.m. today. At noon, a police naka will be erected in Ramban's Chanderkot neighbourhood.

3488 passengers remained in the initial group

3488 passengers departed from Yatri Niwas Jammu as part of the first batch. From Yatri Niwas, 159 automobiles were transported to Baltal and Pahalgam. The initial batch includes 3294 devotees in all. On July 1, thousands of pilgrims will set out from two base camps—Baltal and Pahalgam—on their trip to the sacred cave shrine, marking the official start of the yatra. There are 1412 devotees in all, of whom 1145 are men, 262 are women, and 5 are children. There are 1882 devotees up to Pahalgam, of which 1659 are ladies and 223 are males. All of them will be required to abide by the rules while travelling.