Srinagar, June 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended an invitation to devotees across the country to participate in large numbers in the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, commencing on July 3. The Lieutenant Governor described the pilgrimage as not only a sacred spiritual journey but also a collective prayer for the peace, progress, and prosperity of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation.

During his visit to the holy cave shrine of 'Baba Barfani', Lt Governor Sinha performed the traditional 'Pratham Puja', marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual pilgrimage. "Har Har Mahadev! Paid my obeisance to Baba Barfani and performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave. May Baba Amarnathji keep showering his divine bles...