Amarnath Yatra PHOTOS! Pratham Puja held at holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas

Amarnath Yatra PHOTOS! Pratham Puja held at holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas1/6

Pratham Puja (first prayer), marking the ritual beginning of the annual Amarnath yatra, was held on Tuesday on the occasion of Jyestha Purnima at the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The formal yatra will begin on June 30 and culminate on August 11, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. Let us take a look at some of the images:2/6

More than 10 Lakh pilgrims are expected to pay obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, 45 kilometres from tourist resort Pahalgam. (PTI Photo)

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The Amarnath Yatra, which has been opened to the general public this year after a gap of two years, will commence on June 30 and conclude on August 11. (PTI Photo)

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The yatra was cut short as a precautionary measure in 2019 after the Centre imposed severe restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370. (PTI Photo)

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Only ritualistic aspects of the yatra were conducted in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (PTI Photo)

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It said Nitishwar Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of the board, along with other office bearers, participated in the prayers. (PTI Photo)