Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, was taken to the Shankaracharya temple in Dalgate area of the city on Wednesday for prayers on the occasion of 'Haryali Amavasya', an age old tradition of the Amarnath yatra. "In connection with Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri ji was taken to historic Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar located at Gopadri Hills today for prayers on the occasion of 'Haryali-Amavasya' (Shravan Amavasya) as per the age-old customs," a statement issued by Dashnami Akhara, the permanent abode of the holy mace, said.
"Collective prayers were also offered for peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and the country at whole," the statemen...