In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chhari-Mubarak of Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri was taken today to Ancient 'Sharika-Bhawani' Temple on the hillocks of Hari Parbat in Srinagar to pay obeisance to the Goddess Sharika on the occasion of Shravan Shukla Paksha Pratipada today, as per the age-old traditions.<br />'' <br />''However, due to the prevailing COVID pandemic, selected number of Sadhus accompanied the Holy Mace and participated in the prayers that lasted for more than one hour.<br />'' <br />''On Sunday, the Holy Mace was taken to the historic Shankaracharya ji Temple in Srinagar for the prayers on the occasion of Shravan Amavasya.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Chhari-Mubarak shall leave for Holy Shrine of Swami Amarnath Ji situated at an altitude of 13,500 feet in South Kashmir from Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar for main course of pilgrimage on the auspicious occasion of Shravan-Purnima, the day of Raksha-Bandhan that falls on 22nd of this month.</span><br />