The 52-day-long Amarnath Yatra concluded after the ‘Charri Mubarak’ reached the cave shrine where traditional prayers were held on the occasion of ‘Sharavan Purnima’ amid Vedic hymns on Monday.
Over 5 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine this year amid unprecedented arrangements put in place by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
The “Chhari Mubarak” led by Mahant Deependra Giri and a group of Sadhus reached the Cave shrine at the height of 12,756 ft above sea level this afternoon from Panchtarni and prayers were held amid religious fervour and Vedic hymns.
Special prayers were held for the peace, progress, and stability of the country and Jammu and Kashmir.
The Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 from the twin routes of Baltal in Ganderbal and Pahalgam in Anantnag district culminating on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan Day being celebrated across the country today.
Meanwhile, Chinar Corps Commander Lt General Rajiv Ghai visited the Amarnath Cave and paid obeisance on the occasion of Chhari Mubarak on the concluding day of yatra.
The Corps Commander appreciated the efforts of Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Headquarters, and civil administration/ offices for their detailed planning, sound security arrangements, pilgrim-friendly administrative arrangements, rendering essential medical aid and tireless dedication which ensured lifetime experience for over five lakh pilgrims this year.