Srinagar, Aug 19: The annual Amarnath Yatra for 2024 came to a formal end on Monday as the Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, reached the sacred cave shrine of Amarnath.
The conclusion of the 52-day-long pilgrimage was marked by the final pooja at the shrine, conducted amid traditional rituals and prayers.
This year’s yatra saw approximately 5.1 lakh pilgrims visit the holy cave, compared to the 4.5 lakh visitors last year.
On the occasion of Shravan-Punima, August 19, the Chhari Mubarak was taken to the holy shrine before sunrise, where the pooja was conducted with the first rays of the sun.
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