Jammu, Aug 18: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mukesh Singh on Friday flagged off the first batch of 1,338 pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage of Baba Shri Budha Amarnath, also known as Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra, to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. started with the flagging off from
On this auspicious occasion, a large number of devotees were present near the Bhagwati Nagar Base Camp and were singing hymns, making the whole atmosphere devotional.
on this occasion (ADGP) Mukesh Singh said that he appreciated various agencies and said that their role is important in making the Yatra a success.
To make Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra successful and safe, J&K Police along with paramilitary forces have been deployed and several other measures have been taken for the convenience of the pilgrims.
The annual pilgrimage group comprising 411 women, 907 men, and 20 children left for the yatra in 29 vehicles.
Budha Amarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the oldest temples in Jammu and Kashmir.