Summary
The leader of the area sent them off with a happy prayer 🙏
Police cars travel with them to keep everyone safe 🚓
People from many states are singing and smiling 😊
They will walk 230 kilometres over twelve days
Key Points
7 points1
The pilgrimage to Budha Amarnath started on Monday
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha officially began the journey
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The group will travel 230 kilometres over twelve days
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Police and security teams will protect the travelers
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Pilgrims come from many parts of India
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Stops include places with food and rest
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The holy shrine has a special white stone that represents Lord Shiva
New Words to Learn
9 wordspilgrimage
A long walk to a holy place
Lieutenant Governor
A senior leader who helps run a region
security
People who keep everyone safe
convoy
A group of vehicles traveling together
shrine
A small building or place that is very special for worship
Shivling
A special white stone that stands for the god Lord Shiva
sacred
Very important and holy
ritual
A special ceremony that people do for their beliefs
community kitchen
A place where free food is given to travelers
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