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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026: Draw for Pilgrims Conducted by Jaishankar
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026: Jaishankar holds draw for pilgrims
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted the Computerised Draw of Lots for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026, selecting 1,000 pilgrims for the journey. The Yatra will run from June to August 2026, with participants traveling in batches through motorable routes. China has welcomed the pilgrimage, facilitating travel for the yatris.
- 011,000 pilgrims selected through a computer-generated, random, gender-balanced process.
- 02The Yatra will take place from June to August 2026, involving 20 batches of 50 yatris each.
- 03Travel routes include the Lipulekh and Nathu La passes, which are fully motorable.
- 04China's spokesperson expressed support for the pilgrimage, emphasizing its cultural significance.
- 05The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is important for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, symbolizing faith and cultural ties.
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On May 21, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted the Computerised Draw of Lots for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) 2026, selecting 1,000 yatris for the pilgrimage. The Yatra is set to run from June to August 2026, with participants traveling in 20 batches of 50 yatris each through the Lipulekh and Nathu La passes, both of which are fully motorable. Notifications regarding selections have been sent to the chosen participants via SMS and email.
The pilgrimage holds significant religious and cultural value, especially for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, as it is associated with the abode of Lord Shiva. China's embassy in India welcomed the resumption of the pilgrimage, stating that they would facilitate travel for the yatris. The spokesperson, Yu Jing, expressed hopes that the Yatra would strengthen faith and friendship between India and China, highlighting its role as a bridge between the two civilizations. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that this Yatra will be organized in coordination with the Chinese government.
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The Yatra provides an opportunity for spiritual fulfillment and strengthens cultural ties between India and China.
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