Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Begins in Jammu and Kashmir
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pilgrimage to Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath in the Loran Valley, Poonch district |
| Duration | 10 days (Started today, concluding on August 19) |
| Significance | Coincides with Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan; complements Amarnath Yatra |
| Departure Point | Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, Jammu |
| Security Arrangements | Tight security measures implemented |
| Number of Pilgrims | Approximately 700 devotees from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh |
| Temple Location | Mandi area, Poonch district, 290 km from Jammu, 4600 feet above sea level |
| River | Located by the river Pulasti |