In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the rituals of Puja Archana related to Chhari Mubarak of this year's Swami Amarnath ji were performed in Pahalgam today. Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu also paid a visit to the holy cave of Swami Amarnath ji and paid his respectful obeisances to Lord Shiva.<br />'' <br />''AIR Correspondent reports that in connection with this year's swami Amarnath ji yatra, bhumi pujan was performed for the Chhari Mubarak in Gouri Shankar temple at Pahalgam today. Mahant Dependra Giri alongwith some sadhus performed the puja acharna in the temple. Union Territory Administration has made elaborate arrangements for the event.<br />'' <br />''Mahant Dependra Giri while talking to AIR Srinagar said that he prayed to Swami Amarnath ji to bestow peace and prosperity to mankind throughout the world.<br />'' <br />''It is worthwhile to mention here that the "Boomi puja" signifies the start of annual Swami Amarnath yatra 2020.<br />