Amarnath Yatra: Charri Mubarak begins its journey to the Holy Cave

By  News On Air   Jul 29, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir, the traditional holy Mace (Charri Mubarak) was ceremoniously taken out from the historic Dashnami Akhada at Maisuma in Srinagar today on the occasion of Ashad Purnima (Guru Purnima). The ceremony marks the beginning of its annual journey to the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Cave Shrine.

The holy Mace was taken out under the leadership of its Custodian Mahant Deependra Giri and will follow the traditional route through Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni before reaching the holy cave shrine on the occasion of  Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan).

Special prayers will be held on the occasion of Shravan Purnima marking the culmination of the annual Yatra.