Amarnath Yatra 2026 crosses 4 lakh pilgrim mark, over 4.14 lakh devotees visit holy cave shrine

The Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026 has crossed a significant milestone, with more than four lakh devotees completing the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir. The achievement comes shortly after the pilgrimage resumed following a six-day suspension due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.

More than 4.14 lakh devotees complete darshan

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra has crossed the four-lakh pilgrim mark, with a total of 4.14 lakh devotees offering prayers at the holy cave shrine since the 57-day pilgrimage began on July 3, according to an official Lok Bhawan press communique.

The milestone comes days after the pilgrimage resumed on Saturday following a six-day suspension triggered by heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir.

Marking the occasion, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Lord Shiva and thanked everyone involved in ensuring the smooth conduct of the yatra.

"By Lord Shiva's divine grace, the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra has crossed a remarkable milestone and more than 4 Lakh pilgrims have already completed the sacred journey. Till now, 4.14 Lakh devotees have received darshan. I bow with reverence to Baba Amarnath for this blessing and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this journey a truly divine experience for all," Sinha said in a post on X.

Yatra resumes after weather disruption

Earlier on Sunday, the 19th batch of pilgrims crossed Chanderkote in Ramban district under tight security as the pilgrimage continued towards the Kashmir Valley.

The yatra had remained suspended for six days after the Jammu and Kashmir administration halted movement on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes on July 19 following an India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall across the Union Territory.

Pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu resumed their journey under enhanced security arrangements after the suspension was lifted. Authorities have, however, permitted pilgrims travelling from the Jammu base camp to proceed only via the Baltal route.

Pilgrimage to conclude on Raksha Bandhan

The 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3, is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Every year, the pilgrimage attracts thousands of devotees from across India, who undertake the journey to the revered cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in south Kashmir.

(With inputs from ANI)