Srinagar, June 29 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday performed the 'pratham puja' at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir, marking the ceremonial start of this year's annual yatra.

With the yatra commencing on July 3, Sinha said the administration, the Amarnath shrine board, the Army, the police, the security forces, the local community, service providers, and volunteers are working in complete synergy.

"Har Har Mahadev! Truly blessed to perform the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage. Prayed to Baba Barfani for peace, prosperity, health and well-being of all," Sinha said on his official X handle.

"Every stakeholder is devote...