In connection with Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji led by Mahant Deependra Giri was taken to Historic Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar located at Gopadri Hills today for prayers on the occasion of ‘Haryali-Amavasya’ (Shravan Amavasya) as per the age-old customs.
The sound of conch shell charged the whole atmosphere. Pujan was performed chanting Vedic hymn. Shri Amrit Dass ji, Mahant Shri Chander Chinar Mandir Srinagar, Shri Kameshwar Dass ji Mahant Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir Srinagar and sadhus who accompanied Holy Mace participated in the prayers that lasted for about ninety minutes. Collective prayers were also offered for peace and prosperity of the Jammu & Kashmir and the country at whole.
The summit of the hill is crowned with a picturesque edifice. This hill was called Jetha Larak and afterwards it was named Gopadari Hill. Talking to journalists, Mahant ji said that historians are of the opinion that the temple at the top was originally built by King Sandiman (2629-2564 BC). Mahant ji also explicated the significance of Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath Ji.
This temple was, earlier, known as Jyeshteshwara or Jyoteshwara temple. But after Adi Shankracharya Ji visited this temple, it is, now, popularly known as Shri Shankracharya Temple.
Chhari-Mubarak shall be taken to ‘Sharika-Bhawani’ Temple, Hari Parvat, Srinagar to pay obeisance to the Goddess tomorrow, the 25th of July 2025.