The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, centred on the darshan of Baba Barfani, began on 3 July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah marked the start with posts on X, wishing the pilgrims well. Mr Shah also listed the arrangements the government has put in place along the route.
Mr Modi greeted all devotees of Lord Shiva at the start of the pilgrimage. He wished that the journey to the darshan of Baba Barfani bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune and good health to all pilgrims, and ended with "Jai Baba Barfani!"
He also shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on the worship of Lord Amarnath. Its translation, as given in the post, reads: "I daily worship the merciful Lord Amarnath, whose nature cannot be comprehended through speech, intellect, mind, the senses, or even through severe austerities, who is easily attainable through devotion, and who is the refuge of those who bow before him."
In a separate message, the Prime Minister hoped the pilgrimage would be safe and auspicious in every way. He described the Amarnath Yatra as "an eternal chapter in our spiritual tradition and cultural unity". He said he had written a letter to the pilgrims, linking the Yatra with five resolutions. The messages do not set out what the five resolutions in the Prime Minister's letter to pilgrims are.
Mr Shah said the Modi government had made extensive arrangements along the entire route. These include:
According to Mr Shah, the measures are intended to make every pilgrim's journey safe, smooth and joyful. He ended his message with "Har-Har Mahadev!"
Mr Shah also called the Amarnath Ji Yatra a sacred symbol of unwavering devotion to Sanatan culture, steadfast patience, restraint, and an indomitable spirit that never accepts defeat. He said the day marked the auspicious commencement of the holy journey, and wished all devotees heading for the darshan and worship of Baba Barfani well.
With reference to the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following are among the arrangements listed by the Union Home Minister along the Amarnath Yatra route?
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Union Home Minister said the Government had made extensive arrangements along the entire Amarnath Yatra route.
Statement-II: The measures are intended to make every pilgrim's journey safe, smooth and joyful.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
