Srinagar, July 28 (KNS): In connection with Swami Amarnath Ji Yatra-2022, Chhari-Mubarak Swami Amarnath led by Mahant Deependra Giri ji was taken to Historic Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar on Thursday for prayers on the occasion of ‘Haryali-Amavasya’ as per the age-old customs.
Reports reaching to Kashmir News Service (KNS), said that, the sound of conch shell charged the whole atmosphere and Pujan was
performed chanting Vedic hymn.
The statement reads that Sadhus who accompanied Holy Mace participated in the prayers that lasted for more than two hours.
“Collective prayers were also offered for peace and prosperity of the Jammu & Kashmir. The summit of the hill is crowned with a picturesque edifice. This hill was called Jetha Larak and afterwards it was named Gopadari Hill.”
It reads that some historians are of the opinion that the temple at the top was originally built by King Sandiman (2629-2564 BC).
“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.”
It added that Chhari-Mubarak shall be taken to ‘Sharika-Bhawani’ Temple, Hari Parvat in Srinagar to pay obeisance to the Goddess tomorrow. (KNS)