Srinagar, July 7 -- Before its final journey to the Amarnath cave shrine, the Chhari Mubarak-the holy mace of Lord Shiva-will be taken to the historic Shankaracharya Temple on July 24, and next day to the Sharika Bhawani Temple in Srinagar as per tradition.

Mahant Deependra Giri, the custodian of the holy mace, today announced the programme for Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 for the information of Sadhus and the public in general.

As per the age-old tradition, rituals namely 'Bhoomi-Pujan', 'Navgrah Pujan' and 'Dhawajarohan' connected with traditional commencement of annual pilgrimage of Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji shall be performed at Pahalgam on auspicious occasion of 'Ashad-Purnima' (Vyas-Purnima) that falls on Thurs...