Why amarnath yatra

Amarnath Cave is located at an altitude of 3, meters and is about kms from Srinagar. Pilgrims and tourists can witness the merging of Amravati and Panjtarni rivers while they are on their way to the Amarnath Cave and can take a dip in the holy river Amravati before entering the cave. Lakhs of devotees from all over the world throng Amarnath battling chilly winds, narrow roads and high altitudes to worship at the shrine.

Devotees visit this temple to get a glimpse of the Lingam of Lord Shiva which is formed from water drops that are frozen to build vertically. However, the Lingam waxes from May to August. According to religious practitioners, the Lingam grows and melts with the moon phases. View Location. This place is extremely serene and gives the feeling of being in a rich countryside. Amarnath is recommended for devotees and tourists - to experience a tranquil, spiritual and holy place dedicated in reverence to Lord Shiva.

It is not advisable for patients with heart conditions, asthama or any major health issues. The closest railway station to Amarnath is Jammu, which is located at a distance km from Pahalgam,. From Jammu, cabs are available that take you to Pahalgam. The Pahalgam route to Amarnath Cave takes about 5 days to reach and people normally use ponies to reach there.

The best time to visit Amarnath is between May to September. During summer, Amarnath climate temperature ranges from 9 to 34 degrees. However, the ideal time to take the Amarnath Yatra is in the month of July and August and it is advisable to wear warm clothes as the winter climate is harsh and chilly.

There are many stories revolving around the discovery of Amarnath Cave. One popular legend narrates that Bhrigu Muni was the first one to discover the cave. The valley of Kashmir was plunged under water and Kashyap Muni was the one, who drained it. Hence, Bhrigu Muni was the first one to receive Amarnath Darshan.

After hearing about this news, many devotees worshipped the Lingam and it became the abode of Lord Shiva. As per popular beliefs, the gadaria community, discovered the Amarnath Cave, and were the first ones to encounter Baba Barfani.

Another story recounts about Buta Malik, a shepherd, who received a bag full of coal from a saint. When he opened the bag, he was surprised to find the bag contained gold coins. Overwhelmed by gratitude, the shepherd went back to the place where he had met the saint but was unable to find him and instead discovered the Amarnath Cave.

Amarnath Cave has a special significance with several mythological stories attached to it. One significant tale talks about Lord Shiva narrating the secret of His immortality and how the universe came into existence to His wife Parvati. Listening to the story, she fell asleep, but a pair of pigeons attentively heard the story and gained all wisdom.

It is said that since the pigeons got the knowledge of the Amar Katha, they are presently leading immoral lives. The journey of faith and devotion is not an easy one. However, located at the altitude of m, Baltal is the perfect refuge for Amarnath Cave pilgrims.

This base camp provides all the necessary amenities for you to refuel your energy with food, toilets and tents located at a distance of metres. Another base camp, Pahalgam has a captivating view, with mountains laced with pine forests. While the timing of morning aarti is 6 am to am, devotees can virtually attend it in the evening from 5 pm to pm. The cave shrine of Lord Shiva is situated at the height of 3,metre in the upper reaches of the Himalayas.

It is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages and every year devotes from around the world visit the cave for darshan. The journey to the cave begins from Pahalgam and Baltal. The distance of the cave from these places is 46 kms and 14 kms respectively. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Financial Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest Biz news and updates. File Photo The Amarnath Yatra has been cancelled due to the Covid pandemic but all the religious rituals will be performed as per the tradition at the holy cave shrine.

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