JAMMU: The annual yatra to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will begin from July 2, the governing board today said.
The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board approved the pilgrimage this year for 48 days, while the duration was 59 days last year. The board, however, did not specify the reason for curtailing the duration of the yatra.
“The Board, keeping in view the foremost concern of safety and security of the pilgrims, decided that a 48-day Yatra would commence on 2nd July 2016, an auspicious day (Massik Shivratri) as per the Hindu Calendar and conclude on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandan) on 18th August 2016”, the Board’s spokesman said.
Governor N N Vohra, who is the Chairman of the board, presided over the 30th Board Meeting in New Delhi. Those present in the meeting included its members Kapila Vatsyayan, Devi Prasad Shetty, Vijay Dhar, Sunita Narain, Bhajan Sopori, D C Raina, and Chander Mouli Raina. Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar participated in the discussions via tele-conferencing. (AGENCIES)
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