Question: The government has notified the cancellation of Amarnath Yatra this year due to Covid 19 pandemic. Amarnath shrine is situated in which of the following district of Kashmir?
(a)Baramula
(b)Anantnag
(c)Sopore
(d)Kashmir
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- The Jammu and Kashmir government on July 21, 2020 announced the cancellation of this year’s Amarnath Yatra in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Amarnath shrine is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages devoted to lord Shiva.
- It is located at a height of 13,000 feet from the sea level in the Anantnag district of Kashmir.
- This decision was taken in the 39th Board meeting of the shrine chaired by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu.
- More than 5,000 pilgrims each were allowed to participate in the yatra last year from Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
- However, there will be a virtual darshan of the pilgrimage will continue to be telecast live for the morning and evening prayers.
- The yatra takes place into the months of July August every year.
Author: Himanshu Shukla
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