Tauseef Ahmad
Srinagar, April 12: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence on July 3, 2026, and conclude on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan, spanning a total of 57 days.
Sharing details on social media platform X, the Lieutenant Governor said the ceremonial Pratham Puja, marking the invocation of Lord Shiva’s blessings, will be held on June 29, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima.
He further announced that advance registration for the pilgrimage will begin from April 15, 2026, through both online and offline modes. Pilgrims can register at 554 designated bank branches across the country, including Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank.