Amarnath Yatra to end today: The 62-day annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 1 and is regarded as one of the most gruelling treks in Hindu belief, will conclude today (August 31, 2023).
The Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir is an important pilgrimage destination devoted to Lord Shiva. Despite the difficulties, millions of worshippers make this trek each year.
The cave, located at an elevation of 3888 metres, is covered in snow all year and only opens briefly in the summer as the snow melts. The cave is extremely sacred since it is believed that Lord Shiva taught the mystery of life to his wife, Parvati, in this precise location. Every year, a large number of devotees flock to it.
Over 4.5 lakh pilgrims pay their respects at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath Yatra during the 62-day Yatra session.
On the last day of the annual pilgrimage, a large number of devotees can be seen as the morning ‘Aarti’ performed at Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir earlier today.
Between Asht Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, devotees throng to view this wonderful sight.
Earlier this week, the ‘Chhari Mubarak,’ also known as Lord Shiva’s holy mace, went for Sheshnaag in the morning hours from Chandanwari in Pahalgam to mark the end of the Amarnath Yatra.
Before travelling to Sheshnaag, the Chhari Mubarak slept the night in Chandanwar Pahalgam.
The holy ‘Chhari Mubarak’ rites commemorate the end of the yearly Amarnath Yatra.
According to Hindu belief, those who visit Amarnath Gupha complete their pilgrimage only after they visit the Budha Amarnath Mandi.
Amarnath Yatra is significant in that it is not only a religious trek but also an opportunity for worshippers to appreciate the natural splendour of the Himalayan region. It is culturally and spiritually significant to Hindus and attracts thousands of pilgrims each year.
