Srinagar, June 11 (Reporter) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to “Baba Barfani” and performed “Pratham Puja” at the holy cave marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra on Wednesday. The 38-day-long annual Amarnath Yatra will begin from July 3 to August 9 this year. “Har Har Mahadev! Paid my obeisance to Baba Barfani and performed the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. May Baba Amarnathji keep showering his divine blessings on all of us”, the Lt Governor posted on X. “I would request all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra & pray to Mahadev for progress of J&K and the nation”, he added. He said that the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and administration have improved the pilgrims' facilities and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, CRPF, and CAPFs have made foolproof security arrangements. The Lt Governor said that J&K Administration, SASB, Army, BRO, CAPFs, J&K Police and all stakeholders are working with complete devotion, dedication, collaboration and clear objectives for a hassle-free and safe pilgrimage starting from July 3. “Invaluable contributions of people of J&K, civil society & all service providers have always been truly exceptional. I have full faith that significant improvements to facilities & services will ensure this year's pilgrimage is memorable & spiritually fulfilling for all devotees,” he added. Earlier, the Lt Governor Sinha conducted the on-site inspection of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Baltal axis in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site and directed the officials for timely completion of the infrastructure projects being developed to enhance facilities for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. At Domail, the lieutenant governor also interacted with the members of the task taskforce and staff of BRO engaged in improving and maintaining the yatra track. The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by SJM Gillani, MD J&K Police Housing Corporation; Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO, Amarnathji Shrine Board; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; VK Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and other senior officials...////...