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A vast number of devotees travel to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathji, considered the holiest spot on Earth, to participate in the Amarnath Yatra. During the months of July and August, it is solely open to tourists for religious purposes. The Lingam stalagmite-shaped ice image of Lord Shiva attracts the most attention from tourists. The religious trek to the Amarnath Temple is regarded as one of the most important duties for Hindus in India, as it will show them the correct path to paradise.
About the Amarnath Cave Temple
The Amarnath Temple is one of the most revered tourist spots in India. It lies at an elevation of 12,760 feet above sea level. The cave is located in the Himalayas and has a high concentration of ice.
Each year, hundreds of devotees travel to the Amarnath Cave to see the natural ice Lingam associated with Lord Shiva. When the ice Lingam is present, the temple is only accessible for a brief time each year between July and August.
Purnima is the day on which a Shiva lingam is formed. Water drips from the cave’s ceiling and is allowed to cool, solidifying into a ball form. This is how ice lingams dedicated to Shiva are created.
History of the Amarnath Temple
Lord Shiva and the Amarnath Cave share a special bond. In this cave, Lord Shiva revealed to Parvati the origin story of the universe and the key to eternal life. At the Amarnath Cave Temple, he discovered that Maa Parvati would be most receptive to his revelations about creation.
Ganesha was abandoned on Mahagunas Parvat so that he might pay homage to the five elements of life: Prithvi (Earth), Apas (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), and Akasha (Ether). Following that, Lord Shiva and Parvati went to the Amarnath Cave in order to conclude their story, which is still ongoing.
After this, Lord Shiva sat in samadhi on the skin of the deer, enabling himself to become totally absorbed in his meditation. To ensure that no one else would overhear the story, he created Rudra and gave him the name Kalagni.
Shiva asked Rudra to light a fire inside the cave to destroy all life. Then, he informed Parvati about the universe he had created.
According to the Amar Katha tale, an egg was accidentally covered by the deer’s skin. The pigeons from this egg became immortal. On the difficult trek, hikers have reported seeing these birds many times.
Route to the Amarnath Temple
The 145-kilometre journey begins in Srinagar, Kashmir. Pampore, 15 kilometres south of Srinagar, is the first rest station along the route. Next up are Aishmukam and Pahalgam, both of which have rest areas.
Pahalgam is located at the confluence of the Liddar and Sheshnag rivers. The Sheshnag River originates from Sheshnag Lake, which is located at an elevation of 12,000 feet.
Chandanwadi and Pishu Ghati are the following two destinations. Gods are supposed to have taken down devils in Pishu Ghati. Next comes the Mahagunas Pass, which is 14,000 feet high and leads to Panchtarni. The Amarnath Cave Temple is finally accessible on the day of the full moon.
Conclusion
The Amarnath Cave Temple has a special significance in the Hindu religion. Savan devotees pay a holy visit to the temple from July to August to see the Shiva Lingam, which is naturally formed from ice that waxes. Two ice lingams of Parvati and Ganesha surround the Shiva Lingam.
It is said in Hindu mythology that Lord Shiva revealed the meaning of life to his loving bride Parvati at this location. Parvati is said to have listened intently. One needs to learn more about the temple’s history in order to get a complete appreciation for its illustrious past.
