Srinagar: The annual pilgrimage to the Cave of Amarnath concluded today, on Shravan Purnima, amid chanting of religious hymns in the spiritual ambience of South Kashmir Himalayas.
Additional Chief Executive Officer of Amarnath Shrine Board along with Piyush Singla, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, visited the Cave early this morning and prayed for sustained peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State. Additional CEO stated that 2,85,006 lakh Yatris had paid obeisance at the Cave during this year’s pilgrimage, which had commenced on 28th June along both the Baltal and the Pahalgam routes.
Additional CEO complimented the Civil and Police Administrations of Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, J&K Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army, various State Government Departments and all other agencies for the smooth conduct of Yatra 2018.