AMARNATH SHRINE: THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA IN THE HEART OF KASHMIR

Situated in the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, the Amarnath Cave is one of the most revered shrines in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located at 3,880 meters, this sacred site is known for the naturally forming ice lingam, a symbol of divinity that draws thousands of devotees each year. The Amarnath Yatra, conducted…

MAHASHIVRATRI: NIGHT OF LORD SHIVA

Mahashivratri meaning the ‘Great night of Shiva’ and one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism, widely devotional and venerated in every corner of India and many parts of the world. Observed every year on the 13th night and 14th day of the dark fortnight, Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna, which falls in…

CONTRIBUTION OF INDIAN ARMY IN AMARNATH YATRA

Amarnath Yatra, one of the holiest pilgrimages for Hindus, attracts thousands of devotees annually to the sacred Amarnath Cave in Jammu and Kashmir. Located at an altitude of 3,888 meters, the cave is famous for its naturally forming ice Shiva Lingam, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The pilgrimage is a spiritual journey, wherein the harsh…