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Buddha Amarnath Yatra begins tomorrow 8/8/2016 10:57:34 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 8:A first batch of Buddha Amarnath Yatra will be leaving from base camp here tomorrow. "The pious Buddha Amaranth pilgrimage will begin from tomorrow as all arrangements are finalized and the first batch will leave from Bhagwati Nagar based Yatri Niwas Bhawan,'' an official here today said. He said that the arrangements are complete and the pilgrims are enthusiast to perform the pilgrimage, adding, "we have also made arrangements for the pilgrims to visit the tourist spots with an aim to boost tourism through Buddha Amarnath Yatra.'' Buddha Amarnath--dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva, is one of the oldest shrines of Jammu region. It is located in the village of Rajpura in tehsil Mandi of Poonch district.The River Pulsata flows by the temple, is considered to be sacred where pilgrims take bath before entering to the temple. A mythological legend is associated with the river and it has been named after Rishi Pulsata, grandfather of Ravana.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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