Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional 'Pratham Puja' on Monday inside the Amarnath cave shrine, signaling the formal operational readiness of the 57-day annual pilgrimage scheduled to begin on July 3
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said over 4.14 lakh devotees visited the Amarnath shrine this year and praised security forces, officials, and volunteers for ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience