(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Undeterred by intermittent rain in the Valley, the Amarnath Yatra continues smoothly, with the total number of pilgrims crossing the 1.45 lakh mark.

According to official data, 17,022 pilgrims performed darshan at the holy cave shrine on Thursday via the twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam. Of these, 12,471 were men, 4,000 women, 182 children, 108 sadhus, 5 sadhvis and 3 transgender devotees. Additionally, 253 security personnel availed darshan.

With this, the cumulative total of pilgrims who have visited the cave shrine since the Yatra began now stands at 1,45,716.

Meanwhile, a fresh batch of 7,307 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu early Thursday morning amid tight security. The convoy, comprising 284 vehicles, was split into two groups for the Baltal and Pahalgam routes.

Officials said 5,534 men, 1,586 women, 25 children, and 162 sadhus and sadhvis were part of the latest batch. Since the Yatra was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, 62,788 pilgrims have left from Jammu.

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Authorities have deployed adequate security, medical, and logistical teams along the Yatra routes to ensure smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.

Meanwhile, the sacred 'Chhari Mubarak' reached Pahalgam on Thursday, marking the start of key rituals. Led by Mahant Deependra Giri, the holy mace left Srinagar in the morning and reached Chhari Vishram Sthal, where Bhoomi Pujan, Navgrah Pujan, and flag hoisting were performed.

Over 4 lakh pilgrims have registered for this year's pilgrimage, which concludes on August 9. Last year, over 5.1 lakh devotees performed darshan during the 52-day Yatra.

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