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India, the Amarnath Yatra Hindu pilgrimage

Jul 3, 2026

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  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Indian paramilitary soldiers guard as Hindu devotees chant religious slogans during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine at the Baltal base camp some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thous Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 7AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu pilgrims seen waiting in palanquins before being carried by Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to d Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 5AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Indian paramilitary personnel allow Hindu pilgrims to proceed along the route to the Amarnath cave shrine during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage at the Baltal base camp some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 4AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Indian paramilitary personnel allow Hindu pilgrims to proceed along the route to the Amarnath cave shrine during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage at the Baltal base camp some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 3AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees wait in a queue as they make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal, some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devote Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 30AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees make their way on foot along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 27AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers carry a Hindu pilgrim along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine near Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of dev Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 16AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 A Hindu devotee seen praying as porters carry her along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees ma Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 15AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers carry a Hindu pilgrim along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine near Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of dev Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 9AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of Hindu Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 8AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 An India paramilitary soldier seen on guard as Hindu devotees make their way on foot, ride horses and are carried by porters along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 6AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 A Hindu pilgrim seen in a palanquin before being carried by Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw th Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 2AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees wait in a queue as they make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal, some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devote Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 29AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Indian paramilitary soldiers guard as Hindu devotees make their way during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine at the Baltal base camp some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of d Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 28AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees wait in a queue as they make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal, some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devote Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 26AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees chant religious slogans during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of Hinduism s holiest Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 1AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees on foot make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 14AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees on foot make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 13AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers carry a Hindu pilgrim along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine near Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of dev Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 12AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 An India paramilitary soldier seen on guard as Hindu devotees make their way on foot, ride horses and are carried by porters along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 11AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees seen riding horses along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of H Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 10AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees seen chanting religious slogans as they walk along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of d Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 23AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees seen riding horses along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of H Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 19AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees seen riding horses along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of H Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 18AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees seen riding horses along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one of H Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 25AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers seen carrying a Hindu pilgrim along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine near Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousand Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 24AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Kashmiri Muslim palanquin bearers seen carrying a Hindu pilgrim along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine near Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousand Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 22AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees on foot make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 21AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 Hindu devotees on foot make their way along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees making it one Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 20AmarnathPilgrimage2026
  • Annual Hindu Pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra begins in Baltal Sonamarg, India - 03 Jul 2026 A Hindu devotee seen praying as porters carry her along a mountain path during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine in Baltal some 100 km (62 miles) east of Srinagar. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims braving sub-zero temperatures begin the annual Amarnath Yatra trekking across glaciers, steep mountain trails and high altitude terrain to reach the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in the Himalayas of Indian-administered Kashmir. The cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite revered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism s principal deities. The pilgrimage, which runs from July 3 to August 28 is expected to draw thousands of devotees ma Copyright: xFaisalxBashirx xSOPAxImagesx 17AmarnathPilgrimage2026