Amarnath Yatra – Seventh Pilgrim Batch Leaves Jammu Under Security Cover
Amarnath Yatra – The seventh group of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp on Wednesday, continuing the annual journey to the revered cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas. The departure took place amid devotional chants and extensive security measures, with authorities maintaining close coordination along the route.
Pilgrims Praise Support During the Journey
Several devotees said they were satisfied with the facilities provided during the pilgrimage, including guidance, medical assistance and security at major transit points. Pilgrims described the journey as an important spiritual experience and acknowledged the work being carried out by officials and volunteers.
One devotee said the weather had been warmer than expected but added that the administration was providing regular instructions to pilgrims. According to the traveller, teams deployed along the route were helping devotees understand the procedures and move safely through different stages of the Yatra.
Another pilgrim said the services available for travellers had been well managed. The devotee noted that arrangements at the base camp and along the onward route were helping make the journey more convenient for those travelling to the shrine.
Devotees Continue Their Spiritual Journey
Among those leaving Jammu was a devotee who said he had been travelling across the country since 2022 as part of a journey connected with Sanatan Dharma. He said he had visited the Amarnath shrine last year and regarded his return this year as a blessing.
The pilgrim said the opportunity to undertake the Yatra again was a matter of faith for him. He also expressed satisfaction with the facilities arranged for devotees, saying the overall management had been effective.
Security and Medical Teams Deployed Along Routes
Authorities have put in place multi-layered security on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and at important transit locations to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims. Security personnel are monitoring the convoy movement, while checkpoints and route management systems have been activated at several places.
Medical staff, disaster response teams and volunteers have also been stationed along the Baltal and Chandanwari routes. These teams are assisting pilgrims with health support, emergency response and travel-related guidance during the pilgrimage.
The annual Amarnath Yatra leads devotees to the cave shrine located at an altitude of around 3,880 metres. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine attracts pilgrims from different parts of India as well as visitors from abroad each year.
Pilgrim Count Crosses One Lakh in Five Days
The pilgrimage has received a strong response since it began on July 3. Official figures showed that the number of devotees who had completed darshan crossed one lakh within the first five days of the Yatra.
By 1 pm on Tuesday, 15,947 pilgrims had offered prayers at the shrine through the Baltal and Chandanwari routes. This took the total number of devotees who had completed darshan to 1,01,706, according to an official statement.
Officials said more than 90,000 pilgrims had visited the shrine during the first four days alone, reflecting the high turnout seen in the early phase of this year’s Yatra.
Largest Convoy So Far Departed on Tuesday
On Tuesday, the largest convoy of the pilgrimage so far departed from Bhagwati Nagar under tight security. The group included 8,815 devotees, including 31 foreign nationals.
The batch comprised 5,831 men, 2,193 women, 31 children, 598 sadhus and 131 sadhvis. Officials said the number was higher than the previous departures, which included 6,721 pilgrims on Sunday, 5,794 on July 6 and 4,812 on July 4.