Summary
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha officially flagged off the first group of pilgrims after a religious ceremony.
Police and central armed forces are escorting the convoys along the 230‑kilometre route to ensure safety.
Key Points
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The twelve‑day pilgrimage will travel from Jammu to the Budha Amarnath temple in Poonch district.
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Security arrangements include police escorts, special operations groups, and search operations at lodging sites.
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Pilgrims from across India, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, are participating.
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Rest areas with community kitchens (langars) and reception counters have been set up at key points such as Sunderbani, Nowshera, and Rajal.
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A dedicated online portal has been launched for advance registration of pilgrims.
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The shrine, situated about 4,600 feet above sea level, houses a self‑manifested white stone Shivling representing Lord Shiva.
New Words to Learn
9 wordspilgrimage
A long journey undertaken for religious reasons.
Lieutenant Governor
A senior government official who oversees a union territory.
convoy
A group of vehicles traveling together, often for protection.
security forces
Police and armed personnel tasked with keeping people safe.
special operations group
A specialized team that handles high‑risk security tasks.
langar
A community kitchen where free meals are provided to travelers.
portal
A website where people can sign up or get information.
self‑manifested
Something that appears naturally without being created by humans.
Shivling
A sacred stone that symbolizes the Hindu god Lord Shiva.
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