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12,416 yatris pay obeisance at Holy Cave

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 7/5/2015 5:14:21 PM

SRINAGAR, July 4: On the 3rdday of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra 12,416 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 30,737 Yatris had darshan of the Ice Lingam at Holy Cave.
For the convenience of intending Yatris who could not secure Advance Registration, Shri Amaranthji Shrine Board has established On-Spot Registration facilities in Jammu at Vaishnavi Dham/ Saraswati Dham; Jammu Haat; and Geeta Bhavan/ Ram Mandir (for Sadhus only) and in Srinagar at TRC, Nowgam. The CEO has released 13,550 slots for On-Spot Registration, at Registration Counters, for 2nd-6th July 2015 and 8,650 slots have been released for 7th-8th July. The quota is available on first come first serve basis.
For On Spot Registration the Yatri shall need to apply in the prescribed Application and furnish a Compulsory Health Certificate obtained from authorized Doctor.
The Yatris have been advised to undertake the Yatra on the respective date of Registration to avoid any inconvenience. The intending Yatris who have not yet registered have been advised to undertake advance registeration which closes eight days prior to date of commencement of Yatra.
Meanwhile, the CEO advised the Yatris to follow the Do’s and Don’ts issued by the Shrine Board during the course of Yatra and come well prepared by carrying woolen clothing, raincoat, sports shoes etc.