Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the holy Amarnath cave shrine, marking the formal beginning of the Amarnath Yatra 2026. The 57-day pilgrimage is scheduled to start on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Devotees can take either the Pahalgam route in Anantnag or the Baltal route in Ganderbal. The LG assured that all preparations, including improved infrastructure and security coordination among the administration, army, and police, are in place to ensure a safe and spiritual experience for the pilgrims. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/amarnath-yatra-lieutenant-governor-manoj-sinha-performs-pratham-puja-pilgrimage-to-begin-on-july-3-conclude-on-august-28-12116864 #creator program