SRINAGAR: The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) today organised ‘Pratham Pooja’ along the traditional Pahalgam-holy cave route in south Kashmir to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva for the smooth conduct of the 40-day annual yatra scheduled to begin later this month.
Chief Executive Officer, SASB, Umang Narula performed ‘Pratham Pooja’ on the auspicious occasion of ‘Jyesht Purnima’ at Chandanwari, the first stop en route to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the Himalayas, amid chanting of vedic mantras, an official spokesman said.
The SASB has been organising the pooja every year for the peaceful conduct of the yatra.
This year’s yatra is scheduled to commence on June 29 from the twin tracks of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal route in Ganderbal district. (AGENCIES)
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