{
  "id": 3898058,
  "title": "Amarnath Yatra 2026 Concludes With Over 4.8 Lakh Devotees Visiting Holy Cave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/amarnath-yatra-2026-concludes-with-over-4-8-lakh-devotees-visiting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T04:28:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/amarnath-yatra-2026-concludes-with-over-48-lakh-devotees-visiting-holy-cave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Amarnath Yatra concluded on August 28, 2026, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. Spanning 57 days, it began on July 3. The pilgrimage ultimately saw over 4.8 lakh devotees visit the holy cave shrine. The sacred Chhadi Mubarak reached the site, guided by Mahant Dipendra Giri. Participants advanced via Pahalgam and Baltal routes, according to the All India Radio. The shrine, located at 3,888 meters, is revered for its naturally-formed ice Shivalinga. Devotees sought Lord Shiva's blessings and worshipped the Swayambhu ice Shivalinga. The cave's water droplets freeze on the ceiling, forming a massive ice stalagmite. The main Shivling, alongside smaller ice structures believed to represent Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha, holds great spiritual significance. The ice Shivling's size varies, growing as Himalayan snow melts. Hindu belief holds that the Shivling's size aligns with moon phases, attaining its largest form during the festival.",
  "summary": "Anantnag : The Amarnath Yatra will conclude on Friday, August 28, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, marking the end of the 57-day pilgrimage that commenced on July 3. The annual yatra concludes with the arrival of the sacred 'Chhadi Mubarak' at the holy cave shrine, led by Mahant Dipendra Giri. Over 4.8 lakh pilgrims visit More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims undertook the Amarnath Yatra this year…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}