Shri Amarnathji cave shrine
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A high Himalayan cave where an ice formation is worshipped as a Shiva lingam, visited on the summer Amarnath Yatra.
Pilgrimage siteHigh Himalaya, reached from Pahalgam or BaltalBest time to visit: Only during the yatra in July and August, ending on Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)
Highlights
- The naturally formed ice lingam inside the cave
- Trek routes via Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni, or the shorter route from Baltal
- Langars (free kitchens) run by volunteers along the way
Significance
According to tradition, Lord Shiva told the secret of immortality to Goddess Parvati in this cave. The yatra is organised by the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board with registration and health checks for pilgrims.