Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Shiva's Holy Mace Taken to Srinagar Temple for Prayers
The holy mace representing Lord Shiva, called Chhari Mubarak, was taken to the Shankaracharya temple for a special prayer.
This event is part of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
People chanted prayers and sounded conch shells.
The prayers were said for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
The mace will visit more temples before it goes to the Amarnath cave, where a final prayer will happen.
This tradition has been followed for many years.
The Chhari Mubarak, a holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to the Shankaracharya temple.
Prayers were held on the occasion of ‘Haryali-Amavasya’ (Shravan Amavasya).
Vedic hymns were chanted during the 'pujan', and conch shells were sounded.
Prayers were offered for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
The mace will visit other temples before the final ceremony at the Amarnath cave.
- Who
- The Chhari Mubarak, led by Mahant Deependra Giri, with participation from sadhus.
- What
- Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to Shankaracharya temple for prayers.
- When
- July 24th, 2024, during ‘Haryali-Amavasya’ (Shravan Amavasya).
- Where
- Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To perform special prayers and rituals as part of the annual Amarnath Yatra, and to pray for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Event
- Chhari Mubarak visit to Shankaracharya temple
- Religious Significance
- Part of Amarnath Yatra
- Location
- Shankaracharya temple, Srinagar
- Date
- July 24 (Haryali-Amavasya)
- Led by
- Mahant Deependra Giri