First batch of Amarnath Yatra flagged off from Jammu

June 28, 2011 | National News | Written by

Jammu, June 28: The first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir was flagged off from Jammu this morning amidst tight security.

The pilgrims will reach the holy cave shrine tomorrow.

The yatra is being carried out through both the Baltal as well as the traditional Pahalgam route.

The Amarnath cave shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the main shrine is claimed to be over 5,000-years-old. (ANI)