The number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva in the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas crossed the one-lakh mark on Monday as the Amarnath Yatra gained momentum after three days of inclement weather.
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An official said that on Monday more than 9,000 pilgrims had a darshan of the naturally formed ice 'Lingam' till noon, taking the total number of pilgrims to the cave shrine to 1.03 lakh.
As many as 11 people -- mostly pilgrims -- have died since the yatra began on July 1 while 27 persons have sustained injuries during the arduous journey.
The yatra had to be halted for three days from Friday due to heavy rains.
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However, with the weather improving, the pilgrimage again returned to usual fervour and devotion.
{{/usCountry}}However, with the weather improving, the pilgrimage again returned to usual fervour and devotion.
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