Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: The annual yatra to Gangbal lake, which Kashmiri Pandits consider as the abode of Lord Shiva, has concluded successfully. In a statement issued by senior journalist King C Bharati, who is also National Spokesperson APMCC and Vice President HGGT, said that the pilgrims have reached Jammu back after performing the Yatra. The Yatra started from Naranag on August 24 and Team members had to trek to Gangbal Lake and this year Yatra size was also curtailed due to ongoing Covid pandemic. The Team members of Harmukh Ganga (Gangbal) Trust, HGGT and Team All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee, APMCC performed puja at Gangbal Lake which is located around 14,500 feet above sea level in the Harmukh mountain range, Bharati said adding the lake is also known as Harmukh Ganga and Kailash of Kashmir. The Yatra had started on Aug 24 and culminated today on 28 August. “The Yatra was conducted under tight security”, he said. It may be recalled that Gangbal Yatra was revived after 100 years by APMCC on June 2009. |