The annual Amarnath Yatra 2026 has officially begun, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam for the sacred Amarnath Cave Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of devotees have started the pilgrimage under tight security arrangements and enhanced medical facilities. The yatra is one of India's most significant religious pilgrimages and is expected to witness lakhs of devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva over the coming weeks.