Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2020 Canceled due to outbreak of COVID-19

Today a meeting was presided by LG J&K, Girish Chandra Murmu, who is also the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over the 38th Board Meeting held here today at the Raj Bhavan.

In the meeting, LG highlighted that in Kashmir there are 77 Red zones and the Yatra goes from these routes in the valley.

So Due to this Pandemic, the establishment of Langars, Medical facility, Camp establishment, Material mobilization, Snow clearance, etc. are not possible.

He further emphasized that though the Government of India extended the nationwide lockdown till 3rd May, it is highly unpredictable to know which direction will it take beyond. The safety of the Yatris is our prime importance, he maintained

The Board decided unanimously that in view of the pandemic situation prevailing in the world it would not be prudent to organize the Yatra, 2020.

It was also decided by the Board that the Pratham Pooja and Sampann Pooja will be done with traditional fervor.

It was also decided that the Board would explore the possibility of telecasting the Pooja and darshan of Shivlinga online and through other media for millions of devotees worldwide.

The Board members expressed that not organizing of Amarnathji Yatra should also set an example for all during the prevailing circumstances of the pandemic to avoid such congregations.

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