Does Baba Amarnath’s Shivling remain covered with snow for 12 months? Know the secrets of snow Shivling
Amarnath Shivling Story in Hindi: India is a country where a wonderful confluence of spirituality and nature is seen. The Amarnath cave located in the heights of the Himalayas is one of the same holy sites, where every year millions of devotees go out on a difficult and exciting journey to see Baba Barfani. The Amarnath Yatra is not only a symbol of religious faith, but it is a spiritual ritual, which gives devotees a feeling of spiritual peace and salvation.
This journey, which is held every year in the month of Shravan month (July-August), is famous for the darshan of Him Shivling, which is naturally made of snow. But often this question comes in the minds of the devotees, are Baba Barfani covered with snow throughout the year? Does Shivalinga remain in the cave throughout the year? The answer to these questions, and the preparations, importance and exciting journey route of Amarnath Yatra 2025 is given in detail in this article.
Mystery of Amarnath Cave
The Amarnath cave, situated at an altitude of 3,888 meters (12,760 ft) above sea level in the picturesque mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, is considered more than 5000 years old. It is said that in this cave, Lord Shiva narrated the story of the mysteries of immortality and the origin of the universe to Goddess Parvati.
The snow Shivling, which is naturally formed inside the cave, reaches its full size on Sawan Purnima every year. This Shivling changes its shape with the decrease of the moon. Not only this, two more snow structures are also made in the cave, which are considered to be the form of Maa Parvati and Lord Ganesha.
Are Baba Barfani covered with snow throughout the year?
This is an interesting and important question. In fact, the snow Shivling does not remain throughout the year. The drops of water inside the Amarnath cave slowly dripping from the roof and takes the form of snow fiercely. This process only occurs during the end of winter and the onset of summer (March -zuli). As the heat increases, the Shivling gradually forms and comes in its full form on Sawan Purnima.
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Travel route and option
Amarnath Yatra takes on two major routes:
1. Pahalgam route (traditional and popular route – about 46 km):
Pahalgam → Chandanwadi → Pissu Top → Sheshnag → Panchatrani → Amarnath Cave
This journey is usually completed in 4-5 days.
This route is relatively simple and full of natural scenes.
2. Baltal route (short distance, but hard climbing, about 14 km):
Traveling directly from Baltal to Amarnath cave is traveled on foot or horse.
It can be completed in a single day, but the route is quite steep climbing.
Helicopter option:
Helicopter services are available from Pahalgam to Panchtarni, from where only 6 km walks are left.
This is a convenient option for elderly and physically unable to unable.
How is snow Shivling?
The droplets of water continuously dripping from the roof of the Amarnath cave begin to freeze in the cold environment of the cave. These ice layers gradually grow in height and take the shape of Shivling. From a scientific point of view it is a completely natural process, but devotees consider it a divine miracle.
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