Srinagar: On the occasion of Shravan Shukla Panchami, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today performed the Pujan of Shri Amarnathji Chhari Mubarak in presence of Deependra Giri, Mahant Chhari‐Mubarak Shri Amarnathji, at Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhada, Srinagar.
According to an official press release, the LG sought the blessings of Lord Shiva and prayed for the peace, progress, and well-being of all.
The Chhari-Pujan is an auspicious ritual prior to the culmination of the annual pilgrimage of Amarnath Shrine.
The holy Mace will be taken to the Amarnath cave following the traditional practice of Chhari Mubarak Yatra.
Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, CEO, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board; Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and other senior officers also participated in the Chhari-Pujan.
