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The yatra began on July 3 and was suspended from August 3 due to heavy rainfall in Kashmir. More tha 4.14 lakh devotees took part in the yatra.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Image: PTI)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated all security forces, Amarnathji Shrine Board, Jammu-Kashmir administration and voluntary organisations for their contribution in making the annual Amarnath Yatra safe and smooth.
The yatra began on July 3 and was scheduled to conclude on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. However, authorities decided to shorten it by a week due to heavy rainfall and its impact on the yatra route.
In a post on X, Shah said more than 4.14 lakh devotees visited the holy Amarnath cave shrine, reflecting the unbroken tradition and faith of Indian culture. ” I congratulate all the security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Jammu-Kashmir administration and voluntary organizations for their contribution in making this pilgrimage safe and smooth.”
“The contribution of all of you in making this holy pilgrimage successful was commendable and unique. May Baba Barfani keep his blessings on everyone,” he added.
Om Namah Shivaya! In the holy journey of Shri Amarnath ji, a symbol of the unwavering tradition and faith of Indian culture, more than 4.14 lakh devotees visited Baba Barfani. All security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board,… – Amit Shah (@AmitShah) to contribute to make this journey safe and easy August 11, 2025
The Amarnath Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at an altitude of about 3,888 meters in the hills of Jammu and Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice Shivling, believed to represent Lord Shiva, and draws lakhs of devotees every year.
However, the yatra was affected by heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, which rendered the roads unsafe. Authorities announced that the yatra would be suspended from August 3 due to the need for track maintenance along both the Baltal and Pahalgam axes of the route.
On July 17, the yatra was suspended due to heavy rains at the twin base camps in Kashmir. A woman pilgrim died while three others sustained injuries on July 16 in a landslide incident along the Baltal route of the Amarnath Yatra in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, four pilgrims were washed downhill by a landslide at Railpathri along the Baltal axis to the holy cave.
This year, following a major terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the government deployed the highest number of troops ever for the annual yatra. In addition to the already extensive security presence in Kashmir, around 600 extra companies of paramilitary forces were assigned specifically for duties.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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