 Amarnath is the holiest
pilgrimage center which witnesses millions of devotees every year
in the month of July and August. It’s the utmost wish of every
Hindu residing in different corners of the Glove to visit the Amarnath
cave once in a lifetime. Amarnathji here is Lord Shiva so devotees
come to pay homage before Shiva in one of his celebrated abode of
Himalayan. Positioned in a tapered gorge at the farther end of Lidder
valley, Amarnathji locates at 3,888 m and is 45 km from Pahalgam
and 141 km from Srinagar. The Amarnath Yatra starts from Srinagar
whereas preferable place to begin the journey is from, Pahalgam,
96 kms from Srinagar. Organize the Yatra is an important task in
which the State Government plays a dominant role by providing assistance
to the security departments for better safety and protection to
the Yatris.
The significance of Amarnath cave lays as Lord Shiva narrated the
story regarding the secrets of immortality and creation of universe
to Parvati while sitting in his cave. The Amarnath cave is the oldest
organized travel scheme, developed over time by Hindu sages and embodying
the spirit of roam, venture and spirituality. One of the divine trinity,
Lord Shiva is a living god. The most ancient and sacred book of India,
The Rig Veda comes with the attendance in its hymns. Vedic myths,
customs and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn
of time. The aiming devotees are allowed to execute Darshan from Ashard
Purnimashi to Shravan Purnimashi that practice spreads over a month
or so. The Amarnathji trek is started in the month of Shravan (July
- August) has the pious flock to this unbelievable shrine, when the
image of Shiva, in the form of a lingam, is formed automatically on
an ice. It is amazing factor that there exists two more ice lingams;
one of Parvati and another of Ganesh gradually arise on his side.
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legend and history of Amarnath’s discovery makes the spot
an important pilgrimage center for worldwide travelers. It is also
believed that a pair of doves eavesdropped on this chat and learnt
the covert, reborn several times, and made the cave their eternal
abode. As the starting point pilgrim's trek is picturesque Pahalgam,
a large tented township springs up to accommodate the pilgrims.
The intermediate halts also offer tourist all kinds of Convenience
as provided by Pahalgam. The Yatra officer is also appointed for
your help and support in making your Yatra a successful and meaningful
one.
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