Amarnath Yatra 2026: ‘Chhadi Mubarak’ leaves from Srinagar, know the main steps from Bhoomi Pujan to the holy cave

Amarnath Yatra 2026: The concluding phase of the annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath ji has formally started. Sacred Saffron Mace of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati ‘Happy Stick’ On Wednesday, it left from its permanent place at Dashnami Akhara in Srinagar.

Amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras, the sacred mace proceeded towards its religious destination under the leadership of Mahant Deependra Giri and a group of sadhus.

‘Bhoomi-pujan’ and ‘flag hoisting’ in Pahalgam

On the auspicious occasion of Ashadh-Purnima (Vyas-Purnima), traditional rituals are being performed as per the scriptures. Departing from Srinagar, Chhadi Mubarak is located at Pahalgam in Anantnag district. Gauri Shankar Temple Will reach, where the rituals of Bhoomi Pujan, Navagraha Pujan and flag hoisting will be performed.

Holy mace historic during return to Srinagar Martand Sun Temple (Mattan) It will stop at , where the ritual of holy bath will be completed.

Major dates and religious milestones

After the initial rituals, Chhadi Mubarak will be taken for darshan and worship to several prominent and historical temples in Srinagar:

• 12 August: Darshan in the historical Shankaracharya temple.
• 13 August: Special puja at Sharika Bhavani temple.
• 15 August (Saturday): In Shri Amareshwar Temple of Dashnami Akhara (Srinagar) ‘stick-setting’.
• 17 August (Naag-Panchami): traditional and grand ‘stick-worship’ Organisation, after which the mace will be kept for the devotees to see.

Main walking tour will start from 22nd August

The most important and last phase of the annual yatra will start from 22 August 2026. This walk will lead to Amarnath Cave passing through various traditional halts:

• 22-23 August: Pahalgam (night rest)
• 24 August: Chandanwadi (night stay)
• 25 August: Sheshnag (night stay)
• 26-27 August: Panchtarni (night stay)

Concluding in Amarnath Cave on Shravan Purnima

on 28th August ‘Shravan-Purnima’ (Raksha Bandhan) On the auspicious occasion of , the stick will reach the holy cave of Mubarak Amarnath under the leadership of Mahant Deependra Giri. There, the holy Amarnath Yatra of the year 2026 will be officially concluded with the last puja and special darshan there in the early hours.

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