Amarnath Yatra 2015 – A divine experience

The holy shrine of Amarnath is said to be one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Historians believe that the shrine is more than 5000 years old.The Amarnath temple is a cave temple. The cave itself is situated inside a narrow gorge at the end of the Lidder Valley. The yatra takes place every year for a short duration of time. According to Hindu legend, this is the cave where Lord Shiva elucidated the secret of life and eternity to Goddess Parvati. This fact makes the pilgrimage popular.

Interestingly, the cave has a huge ice lingam that depicts Hindu Lord Shiva. The lingam is in the form of a large stalagmite.

In addition, there are two small-lingams, besides the main shiv-lingam, that represents Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha.

The pure beauty of the ice lingams against the pristine backdrop of ice capped mountains presents a mesmeric view. The ice lingam changes its size as per the season. People believe that the ice lingam grows and shrinks according to the phases of the moon. It is said to reach a maximum height of 6 feet on a full moon night.

This year too, the Amarnath Yatra 2015, will witness devotees in thousands. The temple opens for a particular time as the rest of the year it remains covered in snow. It takes 4 – 5 days to complete the journey till the temple.

One can reach the cave temple via trekking, on horseback or by helicopter. There are special tour packages available that can be chosen from, as per your choice and budget. There are two routes for reaching the shrine: it is 42 km from the town of Pahalgam and about 96 km from Srinagar.

A large number of people combine their Amarnath Yatra with other tourist destinations in the region. Some of the most popular destinations that can be combined with the yatra include – Kashmir, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Srinagar. Travelers can avail a golden opportunity to explore the natural and splendid beauty of the region and experience a lifetime opportunity.

The weather and terrain are some of the major difficulties that devotees face during the yatra. However, keeping strong through the highs and lows of the journey, they carry on with dedication and devotion.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your Amarnath Yatra 2015 package today and avail an opportunity that should not be missed.Food options are available in abundance in the form of Prasad. One can find various tea stalls and bhandaras around the caves. It is advisable not to carry too many eatables.

Hence, whether it is a holiday package or a pilgrimage tour, it is essential that you are saved from all the hassles of bookings and reservations. Hiring a trustworthy travel agent will make things easier for you. So go ahead and book your Amarnath Yatra 2015 today.

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