Over 1 lakh Amarnath pilgrims pay obeisance in first 10 days

number of pilgrims who paid obeisance to Lord Shiva in cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas crossed one-lakh mark on Monday as Amarnath Yatra gained momentum after three days of inclement wear.

An official said that on Monday more than 9,000 pilgrims h a darshan of naturally formed ice 'Lingam' till on, taking total number of pilgrims to cave shrine to 1.03 lakh.

As many as 11 people -- mostly pilgrims -- have died since yatra began on July 1 while 27 persons have sustained injuries during arduous journey.

yatra h to be halted for three days from Friday due to heavy rains.  However, with wear improving, pilgrim again returned to usual fervour and devotion.