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Chhari Mubarak to reach holy Amarnath cave on 28 August: Mahant Deependra Giri

The sacred rituals preceding the annual Chhari Mubarak pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine will get underway from 12 August, with Lord Shiva’s Holy Mace embarking on its traditional spiritual journey through prominent temples in Srinagar before reaching the holy Amarnath cave on 28 August, coinciding with Shravan Purnima.

Guides, photographers at Konark UNESCO site must have ASI licence: HC

The Orissa High Court, refusing to interfere in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, has issued direction saying those who "seek to operate as photographers or guides in Archeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments are liable to obtain licence from the ASI after participating in the prescribed selection process”.