Srinagar, Jul 3 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday distributed pamphlets carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special message to pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra at the Nunwan and Baltal base camps.
In his message, the prime minister extended greetings and best wishes to the devotees, describing the Amarnath Yatra as an enduring symbol of India’s spiritual heritage, cultural unity and the spirit of selfless service.
Modi said undertaking the pilgrimage was a matter of great fortune and a deeply spiritual experience, adding that devotees from across the country travel to the holy cave shrine with unwavering faith to seek the blessings of Baba Barfani.
He said the annual yatra has become a living expression of India’s unity in diversity by bringing together people from different regions, languages and traditions, while reflecting the strength of Sanatan culture and reinforcing the country’s spiritual and cultural bonds.
The prime minister also appreciated the efforts of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the Jammu and Kashmir administration for ensuring smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. He acknowledged the contribution of the Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police, disaster response agencies, healthcare workers, sanitation staff and other personnel engaged in managing the yatra.
Modi also praised the hospitality of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the voluntary services rendered by local residents and organisations through community kitchens (langars) and service camps along the pilgrimage route.
Calling upon pilgrims to make the yatra a model of responsible citizenship, the prime minister urged them to follow five pledges — maintain cleanliness, ensure safety by adhering to official advisories, support local livelihoods by purchasing locally made products, promote environmental conservation through the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, and strengthen nation-building by upholding the spirit of “Nation First”.
Expressing confidence that the 2026 Shri Amarnath Yatra would strengthen the values of faith, national unity and selfless service, Modi wished all pilgrims a safe, peaceful and spiritually fulfilling journey.
According to the administration, pilgrims welcomed the prime minister’s message and said it reinforced their enthusiasm and spiritual resolve for the pilgrimage.(NVI)
