Sacred Journey: Chhari Mubarak's Final Trek to Amarnath Shrine

The 'Chhari Mubarak', a sacred silver mace representing Lord Shiva, commenced its final journey from Srinagar to the Amarnath cave shrine under the guidance of Mahant Deependra Giri. This traditional procession signals the end of the Amarnath Yatra and is set to reach its spiritual climax on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima.

Mahant Deependra Giri addressed the media, explaining that the trek begins at the Shri Amareshwar Temple in Dashnami Akhara and progresses through various stages: a night's halt at Chandanwari on August 6, followed by onward journeys to Sheshnag and Panchtarni, before culminating at the 3,880-meter-high Amarnath cave shrine.

Alongside, the 7th batch of Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra devotees arrived in Poonch, where they received warm welcomes and expressed gratitude for the smooth arrangements made by authorities. Pilgrim Sumitra Gupta from Kashi praised the hospitality, while others, such as Savitri Sah, acknowledged the security provided during this spiritual journey.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad's District Minister, Pandit Gopal Krishna, highlighted the substantial number of devotees partaking in the yatra, with over 3,000 pilgrims attending. Authorities have successfully ensured food, accommodation, and security arrangements, contributing to the seamless conduct of this annual religious pilgrimage. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)