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These religious pilgrimages Kailash Mansarovar, that is the
are also a great ritual of abode of Lord Shiva. Kailash is
opportunities for the spirit of considered the centre of faith
service. When any pilgrimage and devotion in every tradition;
takes place, more people be it Hindu, Buddhist or Jain.
engage in serving the pilgrims Friends, the holy Amarnath
than the number of people Yatra is going to commence
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who undertake the pilgrimage. on the 3 of July, and the holy
Bhandaaras and langars i.e. month of Sawan is also just a
Free Food Distribution, are set few days away. Just a few days
up at various places. People set ago, we have also witnessed the
up drinking water stalls on the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath
roadsides. Medical camps and ji. Be it Odisha, Gujarat or any
facilities are arranged with a other corner of the country,
spirit of service. A lot many people lakhs of devotees participate in
arrange for dharamshalas and this Yatra. From North to South,
accommodation for the pilgrims East to West, these Yatras
at their own expense. are a reflection of the spirit of
Friends, after a long time, 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat'.
the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra When we conclude our religious
has had an auspicious re-start. journey with devotion, complete

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