Best Time To Visit Amarnath Temple

The journey to the Holy Cave of Lord Shiva is known as the Amarnath Yatra. This Yatra takes place every year in July and August. During the month of July and August, a natural Shivalingam (formed by ice) forms inside the cave and attains complete form on a full moon day. Two more ice sculptures are formed next to the Shivalingam that represent Pravati and their son, Ganesha. The route to the Amarnath caves is a tough trek and cannot be achieved by everyone.

About Amarnath

Amarnath

Lord Shiva is renowned by many names. Amarnath is one of these names. Amarnath means ‘The Immortal God’. The Amarnath Holy Cave is located in the Himalayas at a very high altitude. This Holy Cave is dedicated to Lord Amarnath and is considered the most sacred temple of India. Many devotees believe that this Holy Cave is where Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality and creation. This secret was revealed to his wife and the daughter of the Himalayas, Goddess Parvati. The Amarnath Holy Cave is located almost 141 kms from Srinagar and approximately 45 kms from Pahalgam.

Things To Do

The route to the Amarnath Holy Cave is a tough trek that cannot be undertaken by everyone. Every devotee has to undergo a medical test and only those considered fit are permitted to undertake the Amarnath Yatra. Visit to the Holy Cave is regulated and the darshan of the Holy Trinity is conducted in a speedy manner due to the number of pilgrims waiting to visit the ice-lingam (Shivalingam). Many devotees sing bhajans and chant incantations during the darshan. Priests are sene performing aarti and pooja seeking the blessing of Lord Shiva. Since the Amarnath Yatra sees pilgrims only during two months, the beauty of the track is maintained well. This route is extremely beautiful and unique. The Sheshnag Lake along the way is an added attraction. The Sheshnag Lake is surrounded by seven amazing identical peaks. These peaks are said to resemble the head of a mythological snake called Sheshnag.