Amarnath Yatra cancelled for second year in row amid Covid-19 pandemic

The decision to cancel the annual Amarnath Yatra was taken at a meeting of the shrine board chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

The annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage has been cancelled for the second year in a row in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The decision to cancel the annual Amarnath Yatra was taken at a meeting of the shrine board chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. “It's important to save people's lives. So, it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's pilgrimage in the larger public interest. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is aware of and respect the sentiments of millions of devotees, and to keep the sentiments alive, the Board shall continue the live telecast of morning and evening aarti from the Holy Cave shrine," said Lt Governor.