July 1, 2010Author: Staff WriterSource: The Times of IndiaWire Service: IANShttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/15000-pilgrims-start-this-years-Amarnath-yatra/articleshow/6114101.cmsThe annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir kicked off on Thursday with over 15,000 pilgrims beginning the climb to the cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.