The beginning of the annual pilgrimage, called Amarnath Yatra, to the Himalayan cave shrine is marked by 'pratham pujan' to invoke the blessings of Shri Amarnathji.
Route
Amarnath pilgrims en route the holy shrine
Devotees travel on foot, either from Srinigar or from Pahalgam. The latter journey takes approximately 5 days.Transport Corporation and Private Transport Operators provide the regular services from Jammu to Pahalgam and Baltal. Also privately hired taxis are available from Jammu.
It is believed that Lord Shiva left Nandi The Bull at Pahalgam (Bail Gaon). At Chandanwari, he released the Moon from his hair (Jataon). On the banks of Lake Sheshnag, he released his snakes. At Mahagunas Parvat (Mahaganesh Mountain), he left his son Lord Ganesha. At Panjtarni, Lord Shiva left behind the five elements- Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Sky. As a symbol of sacrificing the earthly world, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava Dance. Then, finally, Lord Shiva entered the Holy Amarnath Cave alon ...more

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