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The Amarnath Yatra, considered sacred by the Hindus, will begin in a few days. Devotees from all over the country have registered in large numbers to visit the snow-capped Shivalinga. According to the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), about 3 lakh registrations have been made so far. Registration of travelers for the 43-day trip began on April 11. Registrations are ongoing through 566 branches of various banks across the country. Registrations will continue until the end of the trip.
The trip will start via two routes. The journey will continue from Nunwan, 48 km from Pahalgam in south Kashmir, to Baltal, 14 km from Ganderbal in central Kashmir. The Amarnath yatra has not taken place for the past two years due to the corona epidemic. It has only just begun after a two-year hiatus. Women under the age of 13 and women over the age of 75 and pregnant women older than six weeks are not allowed on the trip. The Amarnath Yatra starts on June 30 and ends on August 11.
Meanwhile, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are on high alert as the start of the expedition draws near. Terrorists are sifting through the international border with the possibility of attacks. For this, strict security has already been set up in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is overseeing the arrangements from time to time. Increased patrols along the borders. CCTV cameras and anti-drone system were set up along the route. Deployed large-scale forces. Before the corona, 3.42 lakh people visited the Shivalinga in 2019.
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