Sun Jul 06 04:08:58 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Over 7,200 pilgrims departed from Jammu’s base camp for the Amarnath shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas on July 6, 2025, despite incessant rains. This marks the largest batch since the yatra was flagged off on July 2nd. The annual 38-day pilgrimage, which began on July 3rd, has already seen over 50,000 pilgrims visit the shrine. Security is tight following an attack in Pahalgam in April that killed 26. Over 3.5 lakh people have registered for the pilgrimage online.
**News Article:**
**Amarnath Yatra Continues Amid Rain, Tight Security; 50,000 Pilgrims Visited Shrine**
**Jammu, July 6, 2025:** Despite relentless rainfall, the annual Amarnath Yatra continues as planned with more than 7,200 pilgrims leaving Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the holy shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas early Sunday morning. This batch, including over 1,500 women and 30 children, is the largest to depart since Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 38-day pilgrimage on July 2nd.
Officials report that over 50,000 pilgrims have already visited the 3,880-meter high cave shrine since the commencement of the yatra on July 3rd. This year’s pilgrimage has seen particularly stringent security measures implemented following an attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd, which tragically claimed 26 lives.
The first convoy of pilgrims headed for the shorter Baltal route, while the second group is undertaking the traditional Pahalgam route. Authorities have reported that over 3.5 lakh people have registered online for the pilgrimage, and are making arrangements for the safe passage of all pilgrims. Thirty-four accommodation centres have been established across Jammu, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are being issued to pilgrims for security and tracking purposes. On-the-spot registration is also available at twelve dedicated counters. The yatra is expected to continue until mid-August.
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