Amarnath

On an average, the ice has endured for only 29 days over the past 6 years, reducing the pilgrimage duration by 50%.

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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended on 4th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

On August 5, 2019, the Centre abrogated provisions of Article 370 and Article 35 A of the Constitution, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated the state into Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir (with a legislature) and Ladakh.

Amid tight security, over 500 devotees leave Jammu base camp for Buddha Amarnath shrine

Another batch of more than 500 pilgrims left on Sunday for the revered Buddha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district from a base camp in Jammu amid tight security arrangements, officials said.

Amarnath Yatra: 6 pilgrims, 1 pony driver die in last 36 hours; death toll climbs to 49

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Friday visited the Amarnath cave shrine and the Panjtarni base camp to take stock of the arrangements in place for the ongoing annual pilgrimage.

Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area; death toll rises to 16, 15,000 stranded pilgrims evacuated

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by the cloudburst, have been rescued

Amarnath: ITBP says 15,000 stranded pilgrims evacuated

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an ITBP spokesperson said on Saturday.

Amarnath Yatra Begins: Here's why trekking to the Himalayan cave shrine is one of the toughest pilgrimages in India

Thousands of devotees began an annual pilgrimage on June 30 through mountain passes and meadows to an icy Himalayan cave in Jammu and Kashmir. Some chanted religious hymns on their way to pray at the hallowed mountain cave's Amarnath shrine, where Hindus worship Lingam, a naturally formed ice stalagmite inside the cave, as an incarnation of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration. The cave, at 13,500 feet (4,115 meters) above sea level, is covered with snow most of the year except for a short period in summer when it is open for the pilgrims.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews logistics, security for Amarnath pilgrimage

The back-to-back meetings to discuss the pilgrimage, scheduled to begin on June 30 after two years, follow several targeted killings, including of Kashmiri Pandits, in the union territory.

J&K chief secretary reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

The chief secretary reviewed the facilities for the safe, smooth and secure movement of pilgrims, especially along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and Baltal and Chandanwari route.

Gujarat govt announces Rs 3 lakh reward, bravery award for Salim Sheikh, bus driver from Amarnath terror attack

A reward of Rs 3 lakh has been announced for him in addition to a nomination for a bravery award by the Gujarat government

Attack on Amarnath yatris unacceptable security lapse: Rahul Gandhi

"This is a grave and unacceptable security lapse. The PM needs to accept responsibility and never allow it to happen again... India will never be intimidated by these terrorist cowards," he said in tweets.

Over 12,000 pilgrims register for 1st day of Amarnath yatra

A total of 12,717 pilgrims have secured registration for the first day of the Amarnath Yatra for both Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

10 Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

Ten pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas since last night, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 61, officials said today.