The 18th group of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims has departed for the holy cave. A total of 4,388 devotees left from Jammu in two batches. One batch went to Baltal, and the other proceeded with 2,815 pilgrims. The annual pilgrimage began on July 2 and will end on August 9.
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