Editorial photo #13917316 Religion and Belief

Annual Amarnath Yatra Pilgrimage Begins In Kashmir, India

An Indian security personnel stands guard as Hindu pilgrims begin the pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath from a base camp in Baltal amid rainfall, east of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2026. The annual Amarnath Yatra to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine began on July 3 under extensive security arrangements across Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have intensified security measures, including the deployment of thousands of security personnel, advanced surveillance systems, checkpoints, area domination patrols, and escorted pilgrim convoys, to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the annual Hindu pilgrimage. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)