The 26th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp under multi-layered security on Monday. CRPF personnel, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies, escorted the convoy and maintained heightened vigil along the pilgrimage route to ensure the safety of devotees heading towards the holy cave shrine. (PICS/PTI/X)  

While the holy month of Sawan commenced on July 30, many devotees in northern India have been making their way to the temples to pray. Many of them also mark the first Monday of the month, and here are some glimpses