Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Commences in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, the 10-day pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath in the Loran Valley of Poonch district began today and will conclude on the 19th of this month, coinciding with Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The journey is marked by tight security and significant arrangements to accommodate the influx of pilgrims.

Key Details of the Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath

Date and Duration

The pilgrimage started today and will end on August 19.
Significance: The yatra is considered incomplete without visiting Baba Buddha Amarnath, complementing the Amarnath yatra in Anantnag, Kashmir.

Departure Point

The first batch departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu.

Security Arrangements

Tight security measures are in place to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
Pilgrims: Approximately 700 devotees from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are participating.

Temple Location

The Shri Buddha Amarnath Temple is located in the Mandi area of Poonch district, 290 km from Jammu, situated 4600 feet above sea level by the river Pulasti.

Piyush Shukla

Recent Posts

Which Institution has Developed the World’s Largest Solar Tree?

India is moving fast towards clean and green energy. Solar power is one of the…

3 hours ago

Ladakh to Get India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park to Safeguard Cultural Heritage

India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park is set to be developed at the Sindhu Ghat in…

5 hours ago

Basketball Icon Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68, Leaves Behind Global Legacy

The basketball world mourns the loss of Oscar Schmidt who was one of the greatest…

5 hours ago

Where was India’s First Satellite Aryabhata Launched From?

India has made great progress in space science, but every big journey begins with a…

5 hours ago

RELOS Pact Comes Into Force: India and Russia Strengthen Military Logistics Cooperation

To boost the strategic cooperation in defense India and Russia have operationalized the Reciprocal Exchange…

6 hours ago

Blue Origin Achieves First Successful Landing of Reused New Glenn Booster

Blue Origin successfully landed the reused booster of its New Glenn rocket for the first…

6 hours ago