Record-Breaking Amarnath Yatra Concludes with Traditional Rituals

Over 5 lakh pilgrims completed the annual Amarnath Yatra this year, which concluded with the Chhari-Mubarak Pujan ritual. This marks an increase from last year's 4.5 lakh pilgrims. The sacred journey to the south Kashmir Himalayas included darshan of the ice lingam and traditional prayers.

Over five lakh pilgrims performed the annual Amarnath Yatra this year, which concluded on Monday with the Chhari-Mubarak Pujan ritual, according to officials.

Last year, around 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine. This year, 5.12 lakh yatris had darshan of the naturally-formed ice lingam at the holy cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas during the 52-day pilgrimage, officials said.

On Monday, Chhari Mubarak, the saffron-robed holy mace, was carried to the Amarnath holy cave shrine for traditional prayers and rituals. After a night's halt, Chhari Mubarak left the Panchtarani camp in the morning on the occasion of Sharavan Purnima. Traditional puja and rituals were performed amid the chanting of Vedic hymns, marking the ceremonial conclusion of the annual Yatra.