Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoꦯj Sinha on Friday performed the 'Samapan Pooja' to mark the end of the annuaꦓl Amarnath Yatra.
“I truly 🍃admire and appreciate the selfless contribution of all stakeholders and citizens for making this difficult yatra hassle-free for the pilgrims,” Sinha s𓆉aid.
Officials of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board -- Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Executive Officer Nitishwar Kumar -- and member of the⛄ board DC Raina also participated in the ceremony held at Raj Bhawan.
The shrine board and the J-K administration had made all the arrang🍨ements for carrying out traditional religious rituals at the holy cave.
The 🅰board also facilitated the carriage of Holy Mace (Chhari Mubarak) to the cave shrine of Amarnat𒊎h.
Deependra G♏iri, Mahant Chhari-Mubarak Amarnath, led the Chhari yatra accompanied by 🙈saints of Dashnami Akhada, and held the Chhari Poojan to mark the conclusion of this year’s yatra.
Over three lak🌼h pilgrims performed the yatra this year which was resumed after being suspended for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of pilgrims this year fell significantly after tไhe cloudburst near the shrine on July 8 that claimed the lives of 15 pilgrims.
The 43-day yatra began o🌃n Juꦆne 30 and pilgrims have been all praise for the arrangements made by the shrine board for their comfort.
(With PTI inputs)
