J K LG inaugurates Yatri Niwas for Amarnath pilgrims in Srinagar

    Srinagar, Jun 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk here and dedicated the new facility to pilgrims.
    The Yatri Niwas has been built through donations and will accommodate 1,300 pilgrims.
    "This Yatri Niwas is a symbol of our dedication and commitment to providing better facilities for the devotees of Baba Barfani and make their pilgrimage more comfortable and safer. The construction of the second phase of the Yatri Niwas will begin soon. It symbolises devotion to selfless service. Let us pray to Baba Amarnath to bless our land with peace, happiness and prosperity," the LG said.
    Sinha expressed gratitude to Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board member Mukesh Garg, his team members and the board for their invaluable contribution in building the Yatri Niwas.
    Interacting with reporters, Sinha said the board is making continuous efforts to improve facilities for the pilgrims.
    "A wave of enthusiasm is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir. This yatra is deeply rooted in the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing full support and cooperation from its people," he said.
    On the occasion, the LG also unveiled a painting of the annual pilgrimage by K K Gandhi.
    The 38-day annual Amarnath Yatra to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to begin on July 3.

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