Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Amarnath Yatra: Holy Mace Reaches Sheshnag Under Security
The Chhari Mubarak, a sacred mace, is traveling to the Amarnath cave, a holy place for Hindus.
This journey is part of the Amarnath Yatra, which started on July 3rd and ends August 9th.
The mace, carried by Sadhus and led by Mahant Deependra Giri, will reach the shrine on August 9th, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
The pilgrimage was paused on August 3rd due to repairs after heavy rain.
Before the halt, over four lakh people had already visited the shrine.
The Chhari Mubarak, or holy mace, reached Sheshnag camp under tight security.
Mahant Deependra Giri leads the Chhari Mubarak towards the Amarnath cave shrine.
The holy mace will arrive at the Amarnath shrine on August 9th, concluding the 38-day Yatra.
The yatra was suspended for devotees from August 3rd due to repair and maintenance.
Over 4.10 lakh pilgrims visited the cave shrine before the suspension.
- Who
- The Chhari Mubarak is led by Mahant Deependra Giri and carried by Sadhus.
- What
- The Chhari Mubarak, a silver mace of Lord Shiva, is on its way to the Amarnath shrine to conclude the annual Yatra.
- When
- The Chhari Mubarak will reach the shrine on August 9th, and the Yatra was suspended on August 3rd.
- Where
- The Chhari Mubarak is traveling towards the Amarnath cave shrine in the mountains of south Kashmir.
- Why
- The Yatra is an annual pilgrimage for devotees.
- Event
- Amarnath Yatra
- Mace Name
- Chhari Mubarak
- Custodian
- Mahant Deependra Giri
- Yatra Start Date
- July 3rd
- Yatra End Date
- August 9th
- Pilgrims before Suspension
- More than 4.10 lakh