Amarnath
is considered to be one of the major Hindu Dhams.
Amarnath temple is situated 145 km from Srinagar,
the capital of the North Indian state of Jammu &
Kashmir. The Amarnath Yatra is organised every year
by the Jammu & Kashmir Government during the
month of “sharavan” i.e. in July - August.
Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath
Yatra and the destination is Amaranth Cave , which
is supposed to the abode of Lord Shiva. One can
reach Chandanwari by car or by bus but from Chandanwari
onwards the track becomes much steeper and can be
accessed only on foot or by pony. Located 11-km
from Chandanwari is the lake of Sheshnag, after
which 13-km away is the last stop, Panchtarni .
The Amarnath cave is 6-km away from there. Even
if one's visit to Pahalgam is not during the period
of the Yatra, one can still take a pony ride up
to Sheshnag Lake and can return back by late night.
the Amarnath Cave is considered holy by Hindus.
Shiva, in the form of a lingam, is formed naturally
of an ice - stalagmite One of the holy trinity,
Shiva is a living god. The most ancient and sacred
book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence
in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy
testify to his existence from the dawn of time.
Every year a giant stalagmite or pillar of ice in
the shape of a phallus, forms within this cave.
This ice pillar is worshipped as a lingam - a symbol
of Shiva - and thousands of pilgrims travel across
the mountains to pray at the holy Amarnath cave
shrine. For the “Yatra” to Amarnath
one has to trek a height of about 14,500 ft. Surrounded
by beautiful valleys and mountains, one can enjoy
the serenity of this hill station. It is a journey
that will rediscover the nature and its marvels.
Lord Shiva is known to have made his home in the
Himalayas. He built no house nor shelter, not for
himself or his bride. He was an ascetic, and yet
married; he could be both for "he was the wild
god sporting in the forest or taking his ease on
a cloud."
Do
carry sufficient heavy wollens including sweaters,
wollen thermal body warmers, trousers, monkey caps,
muffelers and any other cold fighting apparels.
Other items needed to be carried are wind cheaters,raincoats,
sleeping bags, blankets,water proof shoes with sufficient
grips,small water proof tents, torch with sufficient
batteries and walking sticks. Ladies are advised
to avoid sarees. Instead body hussging clothing
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