Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins as first pilgrims arrive in Kashmir under heavy security cover

The annual Amarnath Yatra welcomed its first group of 4,822 pilgrims into the picturesque Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha oversaw the flag-off from Jammu, as enthusiastic locals showered the devotees with flowers. This immersive 57-day pilgrimage, beginning July 3, presents two paths to the revered cave shrine, though unfavorable weather conditions have set back the opening of the Baltal route.

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