Qazigund (Badragund), Jul 17 (KNO): A devotee from Madhya Pradesh has covered nearly 3,200 kilometers on foot to reach the sacred Amarnath Cave in South Kashmir.
Carrying a religious flag and a 25-kg backpack, Yashwant, a pilgrim, said he began his journey from Madhya Pradesh and has walked through holy cities including Ayodhya, Haridwar and Jyotirling temples.
Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) at Badragund in Qazigund, Yashwant said, “I have been walking for the last four months, and now I am finally about to reach the holy cave. I will proceed through Baltal. My wish is to see my religion and my country progress.”
Asked why he chose to travel on foot despite modern conveniences, he said, “You can explore the world by car or horse, but you can’t truly understand people and cultures without walking among them.”
He expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality received along the route and said he faced no major issues during the journey. “I will pray for peace and development in the country once I reach the cave,” Yashwant said.
The Amarnath Yatra, which leads devotees to the 3,880-metre-high shrine, continues to witness stories of extraordinary devotion—(KNO)