A grand tribute to Lord Shiva is on the horizon as the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s 50th meeting, presided over by LG Manoj Sinha, approved a laser and sound extravaganza honoring Baba Barfani. Set to dazzle audiences in Srinagar and Jammu, the show will vividly portray Jammu and Kashmir’s profound spiritual heritage.
Marking the calendar, the board fixed June 29, 2026—Jyeshtha Purnima—for the inaugural puja of the Amarnath Yatra, with full schedule forthcoming. Focus sharpened on pilgrim welfare, with insurance coverage for accidents hiked to Rs 10 lakh across all stakeholders, from devotees to priests.
Employee welfare initiatives got the nod, while Sinha instructed officials to pinpoint toilet locations on tracks and build protective shelters against rain and weather. The agenda spanned critical areas like yatra publicity, animal insurance for ponies, digital registration and payments, emergency response, healthcare setups, community kitchens, connectivity, electricity, meteorology, surveillance, safety railings on vulnerable spots, and infrastructure updates.
BRO’s updates highlighted excellent progress on broadening Baltal and Pahalgam paths for smoother access. Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, the board’s CEO, delivered a comprehensive briefing on readiness.
This pivotal session signals robust planning, ensuring the sacred yatra remains a beacon of faith, safety, and devotion for millions.