In Indian culture, Shri Amarnath cave has great importance and is one of the most famous shrines. This is one of the most popular holy Yatra among the Char Dham Yatras. The Amarnath Cave is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is 141 KM far from Srinagar, the capital of J&K and is reached through Pahalgaon town. The shrine is a vital part of Hinduism and considered as holiest shrines in Hinduism. Surrounding the cave, the snowy mountains exist. In most of the months of a year, the cave is covered with snow except for a short period of time in the summer season when it is open for devotees. Thousands of Hindu devotees come here for Shri Amarnath Darshan who is popularly known by the name of ‘Barfani Baba’. The Barfani Baba is made up of ice stalagmite inside the cave.
The Barfani Baba Linga
The stalagmite is formed due to freezing of water drops that fall from the roof of the cave on the floor and grows up vertically from the cave floor inside the 40 m high Amarnath cave. It is considered as the Shiva Linga by Hindus. During the period from May to August, the cave waxes as snow melts in the Himalayas above the cave and the resultant water leaks into the rocks thereafter gradually wanes. According to the Hindu religion, it has been claimed that the lingam grows and shrinks with the phases of the moon reaching its height during the summer season. Although there is no scientific demonstration of this faith.
According to a Hindu legend, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort, Parvati. Two other ice formations represent Parvati and Shiva's son, Ganesha.
The main purpose of the annual pilgrimage to the cave is worship of the ice stalagmite Linga.
According to a Hindu legend, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort, Parvati. Two other ice formations represent Parvati and Shiva's son, Ganesha.
The main purpose of the annual pilgrimage to the cave is worship of the ice stalagmite Linga.
Address:- Baltal Amarnath Trek, Forest Block, Anantnag, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir 192230
Amarnath Yatra 2016 Schedule
Amarnath Yatra 2016 schedule is now announced and as per the Official handout, declaration on on 21st Jan after the meeting on SASB members in New Delhi. The 48 Day Long Yatra will start from 2nd July, 2016 and will conclude on 18th August, 2016. Explore yourself about AMARNATH YATRA
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