Jammu, June 11 -- Despite the shadow cast by a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, over 3.31 lakh devotees have registered for the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025, which is set to commence on July 3 and conclude on August 9, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The 38-day pilgrimage, shorter than last year's 52 days, will proceed along the traditional Pahalgam and Baltal routes, with robust security measures in place to ensure pilgrim safety.
The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) reported that registrations, which began on April 14, 2025, have seen an overwhelming response, with estimates suggesting up to 5 lakh devotees may participate. Pilgrims can register online through the SASB's official website or offline at over 540 auth...