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- Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the Harmukh-Gangbal pilgrimage in central Kashmir on September 18, 2026.
- During the event, he emphasized the spiritual significance of the site and its role in connecting the region's past with its present.
- He also encouraged pilgrims to focus on environmental protection and social harmony, while calling for community-driven initiatives like cleanliness and health camps.
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- Ongoing activities of the Harmukh Ganga Gangbal Trust.
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Manoj Sinha
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“Mount Harmukh, also known as Harmukut, is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, while Gangbal Lake at 14,500 feet is regarded as the sacred presence of Mother Ganga,”
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…18, 2026) flagged off the Harmukh–Gangbal pilgrimage at Ganderbal in central Kashmir. He described Harmukh as the abode of Lord Shiva and the Gangbal lake as the embodiment of the sacred presence of Mother Ganga. “ Mount Harmukh, also known as Harmukut, is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, while Gangbal Lake at 14,500 feet is regarded as the sacred presence of Mother Ganga, ” said Mr Sinha, while citing the Nilamata Purana. He said the sacred yatra embodied purity, devotion, and unity in diversity, and that it is a living expression of eternal faith that strengthens our soul, connects us…
“The Yatra is a sacred bridge between India’s glorious past and vibrant present”
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…Purana. He said the sacred yatra embodied purity, devotion, and unity in diversity, and that it is a living expression of eternal faith that strengthens our soul, connects us with nature, and inspires harmony. “ The Yatra is a sacred bridge between India’s glorious past and vibrant present ,” said Mr Sinha. The L-G said that Jammu and Kashmir has, for millennia, been nourished by an unbroken stream of faith, with every step of its land imbued with spiritual energy, as highlighted by Kalhana in the…
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