The holy mace of Lord Shiva, known as the "Chhari Mubarak," reached the Amarnath Cave Shrine in the South Kashmir Himalayas early this morning, marking the formal end of the 52-day-long yatra.

Currently, between 25,000 and 35,000 devotees are arriving daily at the base camp for the pilgrimage.

Tracks to the holy cave are being repaired and widened, medical facilities being upgraded and food and accommodation arrangements being finalised, officials say.