Amarnath Yatra is a 14-kilometre spiritual trek to the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji within the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Each 12 months, a whole bunch of 1000’s of individuals undertake this pilgrimage. The dates for the trek typically fall in July-August, and registrations for the 2023 yatra have already begun. The path is a difficult one, not simply due to the space. The steep terrain and excessive altitudes of the Himalayas (reaching 14,000 ft) pose many potential dangers to the well being of devotees. In gentle of this, the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB), which is accountable for the holy shrine, has issued a well being advisory for pilgrims. Find out extra beneath.

When Will Amarnath Yatra 2023 Begin?

_{Amarnath Yatra includes crossing mountainous terrain. Photo Credit: Unsplash}

Amarnath Yatra 2023 will begin on 1 July and go on until 31 August 2023. The pilgrimage will thus span 62 days.

Which meals gadgets are banned throughout Amarnath Yatra 2023?

Some of the gadgets prohibited by the SASB are:

• All non-vegetarian meals
• Heavy pulav / fried rice.
• Dosas, puris, bathuras, stuffed parathas, fried rotis, buttered bread
• Pickle, chutney, fried papad
• Pizzas, burgers, cream-based meals, chowmein and all different fried / quick meals gadgets.
• Halwa, jalebi, gulab jamun, laddu khoya burfi, rasgulla and all different halwai gadgets,
• Crunchy snacks (excessive in fats and salt) like chips, namkeen combination, pakoras, samosas, fried dry fruits and all different deep-fried items.
• Cold drinks and Karrah.
• Alcohol, tobacco, gutka, pan masala and different intoxicants.

Note that this ban is relevant to all langar organisations, meals stalls, outlets, and so on. which will probably be situated within the designated yatra space, whose purpose is to serve meals to the pilgrims (yatris) and repair suppliers.

Which meals gadgets are allowed throughout Amarnath Yatra 2023?

The SASB has additionally offered a menu of “permitted” meals. These embody:

• Cereals, pulses, saag, besan curry, plain dal.
• Green greens, potatoes, soya chunks, inexperienced salad, fruits, sprouts
• Plain rice, jeera rice, khichdi and Nutrela rice.
• Roti / phulka, dal roti, missi roti, makki ki roti (unfried, with out oil/butter), tandoori roti, bread/kulcha / double roti.
• Rusk, chocolate, biscuits, roasted chana and jaggery.
• Sambar, idli, uttapam, poha and dhokla.
• Vegetable sandwich (with out cream/butter/cheese), bread jam, Kashmiri naan (girda) and steamed dumplings (vegetable momos).
• Roasted papad, khakhra, phulian makhana, murmara.
• Honey, figs, raisins, apricots, and different dry fruits (solely roasted / uncooked)
• As for liquids, natural tea, espresso, sharbat, lemon squash/water, low-fat milk, fruit juice, vegetable soup and mineral water are allowed.
• Among the sweets, a few of the choices are: kheer (rice / sabudana), white oats (daliya), boiled sweets (sweet), til ka laddoo, chikki (guchak) and others.

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Additional Directives To Keep In Mind For Amarnath Yatra

The SASB’s well being directive consists of many pointers regarding food regimen and health, reminiscent of:

• In order to keep away from dehydration and complications, pilgrims ought to drink about 5 litres of fluid per day.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking as they will enhance the speed at which the physique loses warmth. This in flip can put you at larger threat of hypothermia.
• To cut back fatigue and stop low blood sugar ranges, yatris are suggested to eat loads of carbohydrates.
• Pilgrims ought to observe the prescribed meals menu when having meals within the Yatra space.
• Yatris should test with their physicians earlier than taking any medicines.
• If you begin displaying altitude sickness signs, descend instantly to a decrease elevation.

You can discover the remaining directives and particulars at this link.