Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023

The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in collaboration with District administration Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch, felicitates devotees to Annual Shri Budha Amarnath Ji yatra 2023. The yatra shall be flagged off from Jammu on 17th of August, 2023. Swami Budha Amarnath Ji mandir is situated in between the main belt of Pir Panchal Range at Rajpura Mandi which is 25 kms on the North East of Poonch city. This sacred place is located on the confluence of two gushing streams namely Nallah Gagri and Pulsta Nadi. This place is surrounded by snow bounded lofty peaks, thick belt of fur forests (in the Eastern side), lush green pastures and crystal clear streams. The climate of this attractive and charming spot is very pleasant and cool. There are four doors in the Mandir on the northern, southern, eastern and western sides which indicates that the doors of this shrine are open for all the four varnas. There is a natural Shivlinga of white stone (chakmak) inside the mandir. Number of ancient idols collected there from nearby villages are also installed in the premises of the mandir where there were four holy springs near the mandir in the past. The water of these springs is considered holy from religious point of view. The pilgrims first take bath in this spring and then enter in the mandir for prayers. Thousands of devotees from different parts of country visit Baba Budha Amarnath Ji temple during annual yatra before Raksha Bandan. A big Annual festival known as Budha Amarnath Ji Mela is held at temple. During the Yatra day’s entire region drools in a festive mood while joyously celebrating the festival. The Beauty of pilgrimage is that members of all communities manage the arrangements for convenience of yatris/devotees. It is true example of communal harmony in the region.