Chhari Mubarak departs Srinagar, begins final journey to Amarnath Cave

Srinagar, August 22,2026- The sacred Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva and the most revered symbol of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, departed from its seat at the Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar on Saturday, marking the beginning of the final traditional trek towards the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The […]
Amarnath Yatra 2026: ‘Chhari Mubarak’ taken to Pahalgam for annual rituals ahead of Holy Cave pilgrimage

Shopian, July 29,2026- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta, on Tuesday chaired the monthly District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) meeting at the Mini Secretariat Shopian to review ongoing efforts against drug abuse, narcotics trafficking, and rehabilitation initiatives in the district. The meeting focused on strengthening coordinated action against the growing challenge of substance abuse […]
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 Culminates with Chhari Mubarak’s Sacred Arrival

On August 9, 2025, the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra reached its spiritual pinnacle as the sacred Chhari Mubarak, led by Mahant Deependra Giri, arrived at the revered Amarnath cave temple, nestled at 3,888 meters in the Kashmir Himalayas. This 38-day pilgrimage, culminating on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, embodied centuries-old traditions, […]
‘Chhari Mubarak’ reaches Shankaracharya Temple, marking key ritual of Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, July 25, 2025 – The sacred ‘Chhari Mubarak’ (holy mace of Lord Shiva) reached the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar today, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025. Carried by Mahant Deependra Giri Ji, the custodian of the Chhari Mubarak, the ritual visit to the ancient temple is part of […]