Shimla, Aug. 23 -- Prioritising the safety of pilgrims undertaking the Manimahesh Yatra, the district administration has decided to suspend the pilgrimage till Tuesday (August 25) considering the condition of the pilgrimage route affected by heavy rains.

Deputy commissioner Mukesh Repaswal stated that the section of the pilgrimage route near 'Tos ka Goth,' which was damaged due to heavy rainfall, is currently being repaired. The yatra will formally conclude on September 19, coinciding with Radhashtami.

The yatra is an annual fortnight-long pilgrimage to the glacier-fed Manimahesh Lake in Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district. Devotees trek to the lake to offer prayers and catch a glimpse of Mount Kailash, regarded as the abode of Lord...