SRINAGAR, Aug. 11 -- Annual pilgrimage of Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath culminated successfully on Monday at Pahalgam with its last rituals 'Pujan' and 'Visarjan', performed on the bank of river Lidder.

A group of sadhus led by Mahant Deependra Giri, security personnel, few tourists who had come from various parts of the country and residents of Anantnag District participated in the Pujan. Later, 'Karri-Pakouri' Bhandara was organized, and 'Dakshina' was offered to one and all.

Addressing the gathering after the culminating ceremony, Mahant Deependra Giri congratulated and thanked Indian Army, B.S.F., C.R.P.F., I.T.B.P., J&K Police, Health Department, PHE, PDD and all the agencies connected with the pilgrimage for making arrangements fo...