| Shiva is the Hindu God who plays the role of a | | | | inspiring. |
| purifier and a destroyer of evil. Shiva is one of | | | | Significance of Amarnath Yatra |
| the most worshiped deities of Hindus and hence | | | | It is believed that the holy shrine has existed for |
| the Amarnath Yatra is one of the most awaited | | | | more than 5000 years and thus has a very |
| pilgrimages for his devotees. The temple of | | | | significant place in Hindu mythology. As the legend |
| Amarnath is believed to be the site where the | | | | goes it was due here that after Goddess Parvati's |
| Lord had uttered the secrets of immorality to his | | | | constant insistence that Lord Shiva had revealed |
| wife Goddess Parvati. Amarnath Yatra in India is | | | | the secret of creation and immorality to her. In |
| therefore one that is considered of consisting | | | | search of an isolated place to reveal the secret, |
| supernatural powers and can free the soul of the | | | | Lord Shiva had chosen the high altitude of the |
| cycle of life and death. The devotees set on this | | | | mountain to utter the sacred secret. The |
| tour to pay obeisance to their deity and see the | | | | devotees who would visit the holy shrine are |
| Ice Lingam inside the holy cave of Amarnath. | | | | supposed to leave their worldly possessions |
| Situated on an elevation of 14,500 ft. this is a | | | | behind in order to attain the ultimate |
| very challenging trek recommended only to the | | | | enlightenment. This pilgrimage tour in India is thus |
| physically fit pilgrims. The snow-capped mountains | | | | considered one of the best ways to get |
| of the region produce awe inspiring vistas and the | | | | connected to the supreme power and to attain |
| entire panorama echoes of the constant chanting | | | | spiritual peace. |
| of the name of Lord Shiva, the ambiance is quiet | | | | |