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Amarnath Yatra begins as PM urges route cleanliness
The Hindu··4 Jul
Hundreds of pilgrims left Baltal and Pahalgam base camps on July 3, 2026, marking the first day of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra ending August 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter urged devotees to maintain cleanliness, follow security advisories and support local livelihoods. Inclement weather affected the morning start. LG performed Pratham Puja to mark the ceremonial opening.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Pilgrims face weather and terrain challenges during the 57-day yatra season.
- Local communities in J-K depend on pony operators, porters and tourism income.
- Security deployments affect travel routes and access to base camps.
What's Happening
- The Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 from twin base camps.
- PM Modi issued a two-page letter to pilgrims on the occasion.
- The pilgrimage runs until August 28, 2026.
Pilgrimage Context
- The yatra is managed by the Amarnath Shrine Board.
- Multiple security and disaster response agencies support the event.
- Rainfall affected the first batch's morning departure.
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