Heavy Downpour Halts Amaranth Yatra
Srinagar, August 15, 2013: The pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalaya remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Wednesday due to heavy rain. “The yatra has been suspended in the interest of safety and security of the Yatris,” Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board Navin K. Choudhary said.
Source: The Hindu, DT. August 15, 2013.