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Religion
964 Amarnath Pilgrims Leave Jammu
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🗓 04 Aug 2026, 12:17 PM
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A fresh batch of 964 Amarnath pilgrims has left Jammu for Baltal, marking a significant movement in the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims are headed towards the holy cave shrine.
The Amarnath pilgrimage is a significant event in the Indian calendar, attracting thousands of devotees each year. This year, a fresh batch of 964 pilgrims has embarked on the journey from Jammu to Baltal, which serves as a base camp for the pilgrimage. The pilgrims will cover a distance of approximately 100 kilometers to reach the holy cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,888 meters. The pilgrimage is considered a challenging yet spiritually rewarding experience for the devotees.