Srinagar, Aug. 11 -- ) Annual pilgrimage of Amarnath culminated successfully today at Pahalgam with its last rituals- 'Pujan' & 'Visarjan', that were performed on the bank of river Lidder in Pahalgam.
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, Giri, the custodian of the holy mace, said,
Addressing the gathering after the culminating ceremony, Giri congratulated and thanked Indian Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, J&K Police, Health Department, PHE, PDD and all the agencies connected with the pilgrimage for making a...