Srinagar, July 23: The traditional Chhari-Pujan was performed at the Dashnami Akhara, here on Monday with religious fervor under the supervision of Mahant Dependra Giriji. The Chhari-Pujan is performed every year on the occasion of Nag Panchami.
 Hundreds of Sadhus, locals and Amarnath pilgrims participated in the special prayers and had darshan of holy Mace of Lord Shiva. The devotees also observed Bhajan-Keertan programme on the occasion.
 The journey of the Chhari Mubarak would start from July 28 under the supervision of Mahant Dependra Giriji along with hundreds of Sadhus from Srinagar. The Chhari Mubarak would pass through various temples en-route to holy cave shrine and traditional Pujan would also be performed at Suryar temple Sonwar, Durga Nag temple Srinagar, Shiv temple at Pampore, Shiv temple Bijbehara, Martand Tirth Mattan, Ganeshbal and will stop for night stay at Pahalgam.

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