Srinagar – The annual Amarnath yatra crossed the three-lakh mark on Tuesday, the 12th day of the pilgrimage this year, setting a new record, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. In a post on X, Sinha called it a “historic new record” and credited officials, service providers and volunteers for making the pilgrimage “smooth and memorable” for devotees of Baba Barfani. “This year’s Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has set a historic new record, crossing the 3 lakh mark in just 12 days,” he said. The yatra commenced on July 3. It had crossed the 2-lakh mark on July 10. The 52-day pilgrimage will conclude on August 28 on Raksha Bandhan. Last year, a total of 4.10 lakh pilgrims visited the holy cave in south Kashmir Himalayas to have darshan of the naturally formed ice Shivling. Post navigation SC To Examine Plea Seeking 24×7 Court Access For Urgent Cases Like Illegal Detentions SC Directs Separate Space For Muslims Near Bhojshala For Friday Prayers, Calls Matter “Sensitive”
