As in previous years, Hari Om Seva Mandal (Regd.) is once again organizing its 21st grand community kitchen (Bhandara) for devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Yatra at the Baltal-Dumail route in Jammu & Kashmir. In this connection, vehicles loaded with supplies have been dispatched by the organization, and additional vehicles will be sent in the coming days.
On this occasion, Chairman K.K. Gaba and President Krishan Lal Bansal stated that Hari Om Seva Mandal (Regd.) is officially recognized by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board. They informed that the Bhandara provides round-the-clock facilities for pilgrims, including meals, bathing arrangements, evening snacks, saffron milk at night, and tea and coffee. Today, the vehicles carrying supplies for Baba Barfani Shri Amarnath were flagged off by Kunal Grover (Kunal Developers).
Appreciating the langar services being organized for Shri Amarnath pilgrims, Heena Singal (E9 Foundation) said that arranging such a large-scale event every year and providing food and refreshments to pilgrims 24 hours a day is a remarkable service. She also appealed to devotees of Lord Shiva to extend their support to this noble cause in large numbers.
Similarly, Dr. Rahul (JPC), Dr. O.P. Arora, Manu Arora, and Raman Jagdamba said that by serving pilgrims every year, the members of Hari Om Seva Mandal earn immense spiritual merit. They also prayed that Lord Shiva continue to shower his blessings and grace upon the organization and its members.
Among those present on the occasion were Vice Chairman Bhushan Singla, Senior Vice President Bansi Lal, Media Incharge Gaurav Mahendru, Secretary Puneet Mittal, Joint Secretary Deepak Goyal, Shiv Singla, Mintu Singla, Karan Gaba, Naresh Sareen, Dr. Sunil Banga, Rajat Bansal, Sushant Bansal, Jimmy Gaba, Anil Chawla, Hemant Singla, Sanket Goyal, Keval Sharma, and others.
This year's holy Shri Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3, 2026, and continue until August 28, 2026. The 57-day pilgrimage will operate through both the Baltal–Sonamarg and Nunwan–Pahalgam routes. The Yatra will conclude on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan).