NEW DELHI:
A series of guidelines have been issued to pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra this year, including asking women not to wear sarees while trekking, by the shrine board which organises the two-month long pilgrimage.
Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has issued the guidelines ahead of the Yatra slated to begin on July 2.
The Board suggested that during the pilgrimage, people must carry sufficient woollen clothes as the temperature can sometimes abruptly fall to below five degrees Celsius, should carry umbrella, wind cheaters, raincoats, and water-proof shoes as the weather during the Yatra area is unpredictable.
The Board, headed by Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, said that pilgrims visiting the cave shrine in upper reaches in J&K, should keep their clothes and eatables in a suitable water-proof bag to avoid belongings getting wet.
“Do keep in your pocket a note containing the name, address, mobile telephone number of any yatri proceeding for darshan on the same date as you are doing, for emergency purposes, do carry your identity card, driving license and yatra permit with you and do travel in a group along with porters, horses, ponies carrying your luggage,” the guideline said.
The pilgrims were advised to seek immediate assistance of the police in case any member of the group goes missing, have an announcement made on the public address system at the yatra camp, help fellow yatris and perform yatra with a pious mind. (AGENCIES)
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