Glimpse of Amarnath Yatra, one of the toughest treks in India
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The annual Amarnath Yatra is
The annual Amarnath Yatra is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages of India. One of the most sacred and arguably one of the most arduous pilgrimages to the snow- clad cave shrine of Lord Shiva. Each year, nearly six lakh pilgrims undertake this difficult yatra to worship the shivlinga of ice at Amarnath, situated at an altitude of 3,880 meters. The Amarnath shrine is situated in the northern Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Access to the holy cave is generally open from mid July to early August and concludes around the festival of Raksha Bandhan, towards the end of the Hindu calendar month of shravan.
The cave shrine of Amarnath can be accessed only during the months of July and August, as only by then the pure white ice-mound of the Shivalinga is formed. Rising to acquire its fullest height on a full moon night. It is believed that water from the Ramkund Lake situated above the cave, falls drop by drop on the holy Shiva Lingam.
The yatra or journey to the holy cave shrine has thre traditional routes Pahalgam, Baltal and Chandanwari. However Baltal is the most popular of the three because of its considerably shorter distance.
The beginning of the annual pilgrimage is marked by the Pratham puja to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Legend has it that here on Shravaan day; Lord Shiva narrated 'Amar Katha' or the secrets of the cosmos to his consort, Goddess Parvati. Though Parvati fell asleep during the discourse, two pigeons heard Lord Shiva's story and attained immortality. Since then the holy place came to be known as Amarnath meaning the eternal god, and every year on the full moon day of Shravaan, a pair of pigeons can be seen inside the cave.
The State Road Transport Corporation and Private Transport Operators provide regular services from Jammu to Pahalgam and Baltal. Privately hired taxis are also available.
Adequate measures are taken to make the trek easier. And tight security arrangements are set up to keep pilgrims safe during the yatra.
Pilgrims walk along the pilgrim track and assist each other along the tougher parts of the trek. Kashmiri Bakarwals and their ponies walk along with the Hindu pilgrims, carrying their luggage.
The route passes through Pahalagam - Chandanwari - Pissu Top – Sheshnag and Panchtarni before finally reaching the holy cave.
Pahalgam is located on the banks of the Lidder River, at a distance of 315 kms from Jammu and can be accessed by taxis or buses. While passing through this path, one can witness some of the most fascinating valleys with an abundance of natural beauty, steep mountain ranges and snow-capped mountain peaks.
As the yatra begins pilgims make their first halt at Chandanwari. Situated 16 kms from Pahalgam, Chandanwari, with the Lidder River flowing past, rising mountains and deodar forests, is located at an altitude of around 2,895 meters above sea level and is the point from where the trek starts.
Before proceeding towards Pissu-Top one has to spend a night at this camp. Free community kitchens are set up at every camp, which provide langars (free meals) for the pilgrims during the yatra.
The journey from Chandanwari towards Sheshnag starts early in the morning. After walking a few kilometers from Chandanwari one comes across the big challenge of Pissu-Top. The hill is steep and the climb - long.
Pilgrims gather at the Chandanwari base camp to begin the journey. Some pilgrims hire a pony to make their trek easier.
Climbing Pissu-Top one can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas, green meadows with wild Geraniums, buttercups and other Himalayas flowers growing here in abundance, while a large ‘Om’ symbol adorns one of its slopes.
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Access to the holy cave is generally open from mid July to early August and concludes around the festival of Raksha Bandhan, towards the end of the Hindu calendar month of shravan.
The cave shrine of Amarnath can be accessed only during the months of July and August, as only by then the pure white ice-mound of the Shivalinga is formed. Rising to acquire its fullest height on a full moon night. It is believed that water from the Ramkund Lake situated above the cave, falls drop by drop on the holy Shiva Lingam.
The yatra or journey to the holy cave shrine has thre traditional routes Pahalgam, Baltal and Chandanwari. However Baltal is the most popular of the three because of its considerably shorter distance.
The beginning of the annual pilgrimage is marked by the Pratham puja to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Legend has it that here on Shravaan day; Lord Shiva narrated 'Amar Katha' or the secrets of the cosmos to his consort, Goddess Parvati. Though Parvati fell asleep during the discourse, two pigeons heard Lord Shiva's story and attained immortality. Since then the holy place came to be known as Amarnath meaning the eternal god, and every year on the full moon day of Shravaan, a pair of pigeons can be seen inside the cave.
The State Road Transport Corporation and Private Transport Operators provide regular services from Jammu to Pahalgam and Baltal. Privately hired taxis are also available.
Adequate measures are taken to make the trek easier. And tight security arrangements are set up to keep pilgrims safe during the yatra.
Pilgrims walk along the pilgrim track and assist each other along the tougher parts of the trek. Kashmiri Bakarwals and their ponies walk along with the Hindu pilgrims, carrying their luggage.
The route passes through Pahalagam - Chandanwari - Pissu Top – Sheshnag and Panchtarni before finally reaching the holy cave.
Pahalgam is located on the banks of the Lidder River, at a distance of 315 kms from Jammu and can be accessed by taxis or buses. While passing through this path, one can witness some of the most fascinating valleys with an abundance of natural beauty, steep mountain ranges and snow-capped mountain peaks.
As the yatra begins pilgims make their first halt at Chandanwari. Situated 16 kms from Pahalgam, Chandanwari, with the Lidder River flowing past, rising mountains and deodar forests, is located at an altitude of around 2,895 meters above sea level and is the point from where the trek starts.
Before proceeding towards Pissu-Top one has to spend a night at this camp. Free community kitchens are set up at every camp, which provide langars (free meals) for the pilgrims during the yatra.
The journey from Chandanwari towards Sheshnag starts early in the morning. After walking a few kilometers from Chandanwari one comes across the big challenge of Pissu-Top. The hill is steep and the climb - long.
Pilgrims gather at the Chandanwari base camp to begin the journey. Some pilgrims hire a pony to make their trek easier.
Climbing Pissu-Top one can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas, green meadows with wild Geraniums, buttercups and other Himalayas flowers growing here in abundance, while a large ‘Om’ symbol adorns one of its slopes.
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