In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chhari-Mubarak of this year's Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri ji was taken to Historic Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar today for prayers on the occasion of Shravan Amavasya, as per the age-old customs.<br />'' <br />''The sound of conch shells reverberated and charged the whole atmosphere in and around the temple complex and the Puja archana was performed by chanting the Vedic hymns.<br />'' <br />''Only selected number of Sadhus participated in the prayers due to Covid-19 pandemic following all the protocols set by the UT Administration.<br />'' <br />''Pujan lasted for about 90 minutes.<br />'' <br />''Collective prayers were offered for early end of the pandemic so that people across the Globe can start living their normal and natural life at an early date.<br />'' <br />''Collective prayers were also offered for peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Chhari-Mubarak shall be taken to 'Sharika-Bhawani' Temple at Hari Parvat in Srinagar tomorrow to pay obeisance to the Goddess Sharika.</span>