Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Chhari Mubarak taken to Pahalgam for Amarnath rituals
The Chhari Mubarak, a sacred silver mace of Lord Shiva, was taken from its home in Dashnami Akshara to Pahalgam in Anantnag district for important rituals.
A group of sadhus, led by Mahant Deependra Giri, carried the mace while chanting Vedic hymns.
They went to the Gauri Shankar Temple in Pahalgam for a special ceremony called bhoomi pujan.
On their way back, the mace will stop at the Martand Temple in Mattan for a holy bath.
This year, over 4.44 lakh people have gone on the Amarnath Yatra, which started on July 3 and will end on August 28, the same day as Raksha Bandhan.
The Chhari Mubarak, a sacred mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam for rituals.
Mahant Deependra Giri led a group of sadhus in chanting Vedic hymns during the journey.
The bhoomi pujan ritual was performed at the Gauri Shankar Temple in Pahalgam.
The mace will stop at the Martand Temple in Mattan for a holy bath on its return journey.
Over 4.44 lakh pilgrims have performed the Amarnath Yatra this year, which will end on August 28.
- Who
- Mahant Deependra Giri and a group of sadhus.
- What
- The Chhari Mubarak, a sacred mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Pahalgam for rituals.
- When
- The rituals began on Wednesday, and the Yatra will end on August 28.
- Where
- The journey started from Dashnami Akshara in Srinagar and proceeded to Pahalgam in Anantnag district.
- Why
- To perform the bhoomi pujan ritual and other associated rituals for the Amarnath Yatra.
Traditionalists
Modernists
Significance of Rituals
Traditionalists
The Chhari Mubarak ritual is a sacred tradition that must be preserved as it holds deep religious significance for devotees.
Modernists
While traditions are important, there should be a balance between preserving rituals and ensuring the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
- Chhari Mubarak
- The saffron-robed silver mace of Lord Shiva.
- Amarnath Yatra
- An annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine.
- Bhoomi Puja
- A ritual performed at the Gauri Shankar Temple in Pahalgam.
- Martand Temple
- A stop for a holy bath on the return journey.
- Pilgrims
- Over 4.44 lakh pilgrims have performed the Yatra this year.
- Yatra Duration
- July 3 to August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
