Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Aug 21: While fourth batch of nearly 1690 pilgrims today performed Darshan at Shri Budha Amarnath Ji shrine at Mandi in district Poonch, the fifth batch of 1410 pilgrims in 26 vehicles arrived Poonch town this evening.
Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra Reception Committee Poonch, including DSP DAR Poonch Mohan Lal, other District level officers, SD Sabha Poonch president Satish Sasan, VHP district unit president Nishu Gupta, Bajarang Dal district chief Sourabh, Dashnami Akhara Committee members and others accorded grand reception to the pilgrims arriving from various parts of the country here today and garlanded them. They also offered eatables and drinks to the pilgrims.
The fourth batch of pilgrims arrived Shri Budha Amarnath Ji shrine at Mandi from Poonch this morning and after performing Darshan and offering prayers, the pilgrims left for Jammu in the afternoon.
The fifth batch of nearly 1410 pilgrims in 26 vehicles from various parts of the country arrived Poonch town this evening. From Jammu base camp, hardly 14 buses left for Poonch this morning while 12 vehicles joined on the way at Sunderbani and Rajouri. Most of the pilgrims today were from UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal and Harayana. Many yatris from various districts of Jammu region also performed Darshan today.
The pilgrims were accorded warm welcome first at Sunderbani, Nowshera and Rajouri and finally at Poonch base camp. They were served break fast at Sunderbani, lunch at Rajouri and evening tea by an Army unit at Bhimber Gali (BG Pass)
The pilgrims were accommodated in Akhara Mandir complex, ITI building and in two local Govt Higher Secondary schools for night halt. Many of them also had night stay at Dera Nangali Sahib near Poonch. A langar has also been set up there for pilgrims. Tomorrow morning, the 5th batch of pilgrims will leave for Shri Budha Amarnath Ji shrine at Rajpura- Mandi from Poonch city. After performing ‘Darshan’ and offering prayers, the pilgrims will leave for Jammu. An elaborate security arrangements have been made by the District Administration for the smooth conduct of yatra.
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