Poonch: The annual Chari Mubarak Yatra returned to Shri Akhara Mandir in Poonch on Saturday after completing its pilgrimage to Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir in Mandi, marking the conclusion of the religious event.
Led by Shri Shri 1008 Swami Vishwaatma Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession was accompanied by a large number of devotees and was received at Shri Akhara Mandir by Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police Shafket Hussain Bhat, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sayeed, members of the Yatra management committee, devotees and officials of the civil administration and police.
A ceremonial guard of honour was accorded to the Chari Mubarak on its arrival.
Following the return of the procession, a gathering was held at Shri Akhara Mandir where Swami Vishwaatma Saraswati addressed devotees and participants. He thanked the district administration, police, Yatra management and local residents for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
Recalling his association with Poonch since 2009, the religious leader said the annual Yatra had consistently received support from both the local population and the administration over the years.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma appreciated the efforts of nodal officers, field staff, officials of various departments and police personnel for their role in managing the pilgrimage and ensuring its successful completion.
The conclusion of the Yatra was marked by religious ceremonies, devotional singing and participation by devotees, bringing to an end the annual pilgrimage to the Budha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district. Officials said the event passed off peacefully with administrative and security arrangements remaining in place throughout the pilgrimage period.
