Sacred Rituals and Pilgrimage: Chhari-Pujan Ceremony Commences
The 'Chhari-Pujan' of Lord Shiva's holy mace took place at the Amareshwar temple on Nag Panchami under Mahant Deependra Giri's guidance. The mace will travel to the Amarnath cave for a puja on Shravan Purnima. The yatra includes stops at several locations, joining over 3.93 lakh pilgrims.
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The sacred 'Chhari-Pujan' ceremony of Lord Shiva's holy mace was performed at the Amareshwar temple within the Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhara on the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami.
Led by Mahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of the holy mace, the ceremony witnessed the recitation of Vedic hymns and participation by a group of sadhus.
The revered mace is set to journey to the Amarnath cave shrine for a significant puja and darshan on Shravan Purnima, August 9. The pilgrimage includes night stops at Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni, part of a sacred journey undertaken by over 3.93 lakh pilgrims since July 3.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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