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They were like Neelkanth (Lord Shiva consumed poison and became blue throated to save the universe), bearing the poison of society for years, and now they have grown old.
They were like Neelkanth (Lord Shiva consumed poison and became blue throated to save the universe), bearing the poison of society for years, and now they have grown old.
'Chhari Mubarak' (Holy Mace of Lord Shiva) accompanied by a group of Sadhus left Camp Panchtarni this morning for Holy Shrine of Amarnath on the occasion of Shravan Purnima and reached Holy Cave at 11 am after performing Pujan at 'Amar Ganga'.
Custodian of the mace, Mahant Deependra Giri, said it would leave for Sheshnag on Saturday where prayers will be performed at the holy Sheshnag Lake.
The puja lasted for about two hours. The Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhara Trust was founded by the Late Mahant Mahadev Gir in 1957.
Custodian of the holy mace, Mahant Deependra Giri said that the Chhari Mubarak was taken for prayers at the temple on the occasion of ‘Shravan Shukla Paksha Pratipada’, as per the age-old traditions.
Pertinently, both morning telecast of Aarti at 6 AM and evening Aarti at 5 PM, each for 30 minutes, is to be live-streamed on Shri Amarnath ji Shrine board official website and the app specifically dedicated for the devotees.
The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when devotees of the Guru offer their gratitude and receive his blessings.
This year, the Mahashivratri festival will be celebrated on Friday, 21 February.
'One seat in Kashi Mahakal Express -- seat number 64 in B5 coach -- has been left reserved for Lord Shiva,' Northern Railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar told IANS.
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