Pratham puja to be held on June 29
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today announced that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on July 3 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, falling on August 28, spanning a total of 57 days. He said the Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, on June 29.
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Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhawan, Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said advance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15th April via both offline and online modes.
“The registration facility will be available at 554 branches of J&K Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank across the country,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) will be issued to every registered pilgrim and service provider. Registered pilgrims will receive group accident insurance with the sum assured enhanced to Rs. 10 lakh per person. Coverage for both accidental and natural deaths of ponies-Rs. 50,000 per animal, will be provided through the National Livestock Mission.
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“Grid power supply will be available along the Baltal Axis up to the holy cave and from the holy cave to Panjtarni. Yatra tracks will be adequately illuminated. Various e-services and a pre-paid system for hiring ponies, pithoos, palkis etc will be available to pilgrims for ease of Yatra. Yatri Niwas facilities will be available at Baltal, Pantha Chowk (Srinagar), Nunwan, and Chanderkote,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Both pilgrimage routes of Nunwan and Baltal have been widened significantly to ensure smoother movement of pilgrims.
The routes have been expanded up to around 12 ft at several places and vulnerable stretches and bridges have been improved considerably by the BRO, which has done commendable maintenance work over the years.
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