Budha Amarnath Yatra concludes with religious ceremonies in Jammu and Kashmir

The annual Budha Amarnath Yatra has concluded with religious ceremonies in Jammu and Kashmir. In Poonch, the Chari Mubarak Yatra marked the end of the 10-day pilgrimage. Led by Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession traveled 25 kilometers from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir to the Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine in Rajpura. The event included a guard of honor for the holy mace and was attended by local officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.

In Akhnoor, the concluding ceremony saw the final batch of approximately 2,000 devotees flagged off by BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma. The Yatra, which saw its first batch depart on August 17, is regarded by local leaders as a significant expression of the region's spiritual heritage and Sanatan traditions. The sacred mace from the Poonch procession is scheduled to remain at the temple for two days before returning for Raksha Bandhan.