Amarnath Yatra: A Sacred Journey to the Holy Cave
Over 9,000 devotees visited the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir, bringing the total count to 386,000 since the yatra began on July 3. The visitors on Monday included a diverse group of men, women, children, and security personnel, showcasing the enduring religious significance of this annual pilgrimage.
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On Monday, more than 9,000 pilgrims visited the revered Amarnath cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the South Kashmir Himalayas. This brought the total number of visitors since the yatra commenced on July 3 to nearly 386,000, according to official reports.
The day's visitors consisted of a diverse group: 6,598 males, 1,702 females, one transgender individual, 93 children, 51 sadhus, three sadhvis, and 670 security forces personnel.
This annual pilgrimage continues to attract devotees from across the globe, underscoring the enduring cultural and religious significance of the Amarnath Yatra in the spiritual landscape of India.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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