Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday took part in Shri Amarnathji Chharipujan in presence of Sh Deependra Giri, Mahant Charri‐Mubarak ShriAmarnathji, at Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhada here.
The Chhari-Pujan was performed on the auspicious occasion of Shravan Shukal Panchami, and is one of the important rituals prior to the culmination of the annual amarnath yatre.
While performing the Chhari Mubarak Pujan, Lt Governor prayed for sustained peace, progress and prosperity in J&K and well-being of people.
Speaking on the sidelines of Pujan, the Lt Governor said that over three lakh pilgrims have visited holy amarnath cave, and advised the devotees to visit the holy cave before August 5, as inclement weather is expected from the second week of this month.
