 Baltal: The month-long Amarnath yatra is on in full swing with thousands of pilgrims headed for the holy cave to have darshan of the Shiv Lingam.
So far, 35,000 people have had darshan.
The yatra began from the Baltal as well as Pahalgam base camp on Wednesday with Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra performing pooja at the cave temple along with his wife Usha Vohra and top officials.
However the Governor, who reviewed the arrangements, expressed satisfaction over the support extended by the State government, the Army, the police and Central paramilitary forces.
On Thursday, around 2,200 pilgrims began their journey from Jammu. SASB Chief Executive Officer R.K. Goyal told The Hindu that tents and other accommodation were being provided at Baltal and Pahalgam. Water, sanitation, healthcare and power supply had been ensured. BSNL was providing uninterrupted cellular services.
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