Over 3.77 lakh devotees have participated in the Amarnath Yatra since it commenced on July 3, 2025. On Monday, another batch of pilgrims departed for the Kashmir Valley to pay obeisance at the holy shrine.
“A fresh batch of 1,635 pilgrims left Jammu in two escorted convoys today. First convoy of 17 vehicles carrying 374 Yatris left at 3.25 A.M. for the Baltal base camp, while the second convoy of 42 vehicles carrying 1,261 Yatris left at 4 A.M. for the Pahalgam base camp”, officials said.
The journey of the Chhari Mubarak – Lord Shiva’s sacred mace – is a central element of the pilgrimage. Traditionally housed in the Shri Amareshwar Temple at the Dashnami Akhara Building in Srinagar, the Chhari Mubarak’s procession marks key milestones of the Yatra.
The Chhari Sthapana ceremony was recently conducted at the temple, officiated by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). The Chhari Pujan is scheduled for August 9, coinciding with Nag Panchami, at the same location.
The final procession of the Chhari Mubarak will begin on August 4, with ceremonial halts and traditional pujas at Pampore, Bijbehara, Mattan, and Pahalgam, before culminating at the holy cave shrine.
This year’s Yatra will span 38 days, concluding on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.
(With inputs from IANS)