The Amarnath pilgrimage for this year will be held between June 28 and August 22, in accordance with SOPs issued by the government in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesperson of the board that administers the shrine said Saturday.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, he added.

Advance registration of pilgrims will commence from April 1 through 446 designated branches of Punjab National Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank and YES Bank, located in 37 States and UTs. The Board will also enable a live telecast of morning and evening aartis for devotees across the globe. Further, pilgrims can download the “Shri Amarnathji Yatra” App from the Google play store for real time information regarding the yatra and for availing several services online.