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| Amarnath Yatra - Nestled in the lap of the snow clad Himalayas, the valley of magic of kashmir is the Jewel in India’s crown. Having served as the favourite summer retreat for the Mughal Emperors, the valley boasts of pristine lakes, beautiful Mughal Gardens, streams and never ending meadows of flowers. All this combined makes magic of kashmir a paradise gateway for families and honeymooners. Kashmir is known for its unearthly beauty, which has earned it the sobriquet of being the " Paradise on Earth". Kashmir Valley is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India. The decade old political and civil turmoil in the region has not taken anything away from the beauty of Kashmir with peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, it has now become a tourist hot spot owing to its amazing cultural diversity, the sheer beauty of the mighty Himalayas, and the green valleys whose beauty has attracted a horde of migrants from West Asia and Central Asia down the ages. |
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Amarnath Yatra 2010
Amarnath Yatra 2010 - There is famous Rigvedic Verse that says "Ekam Sat" that is "There is one Being ,the sages call Him by many names." The God (Parmeshwar) has three deities who carry on the world .This is Known as Holy Trinity. Brahma- the creator, Vishnu - the perpetuator of life and Shiva (Mahesh) -the purifier and perpetuator of good and destroyer of evil. Rig Veda refer Shiva as Rudra as in its following verse. "We Worship Tryambaka (Rudra), Who spread Fragrance and Increases Nourishment, May He release me ,like the cucumber from its stem , From Mortal Life , But not From Immorality . "(Rig Veda Mandal VII Sukta 59 and Mantra 12).
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Amarnath Yatra Does and Donts
Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter Flight Booking, Amarnath Yatra 2010, yatra ticket booking Please ensure that you are physically and mentally fit to perform the journey as the Yatra involves trekking at an altitude of 14, 000 ft. Have yourself medically examined and certified fit for the journey and forward the medical certificate to the registering authority designated for your area of residence. Do carry sufficient heavy woolens including sweaters, (full as well as half sleaved), drawers woolen trousers, gloves, monkey caps etc. other items to be carried include wind cheater, light rain coat.
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Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter From Balthal
Amarnath Temple - One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns, Vedic Myths, rituals and even testify to his existance from the dawn of time. Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them, a pair of doves eavesdropped on this conversation and having learnt the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their eternal abode. The annual yatra to Holy Amarnath Cave, situated at 14000 ft. above sea level, is organised by the Jammu & Kashmir State.
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Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter with Srinagar and Gulmarg
Day 1st : Arrival and pickup at Srinagar Airport / City. Drive to Baltal, time permitting spend some time at Sonmarg the meadow of gold and explore environs therein. Reach Baltal and check into Amarnath Travels Online Booking Huts for an overnight stay. Dinner and Prasad at nearby Yatra Langars. Day 2nd : After early morning wake up call, proceed to the helipad (5 to 10 minutes walk from the huts), to take a Helicopter ride to the Holy Cave for Pooja and Darshan (time 1 to 1.5 hours). Return to the helipad after your Darshan and fly back to Baltal. Pickup from Baltal and drive to Srinagar, enroute visit Khirbhawani Temple (time permitting).
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Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter with Srinagar and Pahalgam
Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of Lidder Valley, Amarnath stands at 3,888 m. and is 46 Km. From Pahalgam and 141 Km. from Srinagar. Though the original pilgrimages subscribes that the yatra be undertaken from Srinagar, the more common practice is to begin journey at Chandanwari, and cover the distance to Amarnath and back in five days. Pahalgam is 96 Km. Srinagar. The trek from Chandanwari to Amarnath Travels is only on an ancient peregnne route. The 30 Km. distance is covered in two days, with night halts at Sheshnagh (Wawjan) and Panchtarni.
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Amarnath Yatra by Helicopter with Srinagar - Gulmarg and Pahalgam
From Panchtari to Amarnath Shrine Board is only 6 Km. but an early morning's start is recommended for there is a long queue awaiting entry to the cave. The same day, following darshan, devotees entry to the cave. The same day, following darshan, devotees and return to Panchtarni in time for lunch, and continue to Sheshnag to spend the third night out. They can also spend the night at Panchtarni itself returning to Chandanwari/Pahalgam like the onward journey. Entrance to the cave is regulated and darshan a hasty affair for there are many others waiting outside to pay humage before the awesome Shivalinga.
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Amarnath Yatra by Trek Pony
Maa Parvati insisted that she may be told that secret. For long Shiva ji continued postponing. Finally on consistent demand from Maa Parvati He made up his mind to tell the immortal secret. He started for lonely place where no living being could listen it . He choose Amarnath Yatra Route. In preparation to that He left His Nandi (The Bull which He used to ride ) at Pahalgam (Bail gaon). At Chandanwari He released Moon from his hairs (Jataon). At the banks of Lake Sheshnag He released the snakes. He decided to leave his Son Ganesha at Mahagunas Parvat (Mahaganesh Hill ).
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Amarnath Yatra Route Map
At Panjtarni, Shivji left the Five Elements behind (Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Sky) which make living being. He is the Lord of these elements. It is believed that as a symbol of sacrificing the earthly world, Shivaji and Maa Parvati had Tandav Dance. After leaving behind all these, Bhole Shankar enters the Holy Amarnath Yatra Kashmir along with Parvati Maa. Lord Shiva takes his Samadhi on the Deer Skin and concentrate. To ensure that no living being is able to hear the Immortal Tale, He created Rudra named Kalagni and ordered him to spread fire to eliminate every living thing in and around the Holy Cave.
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Mysteries of Himalayas Amarnath Cave
Legend has it that Lord Shiva recounted to Goddess Parvati the secret of creation in a cave in Amarnath. Unknown to them a pair of mating doves eavesdropped on this conversation and having learned the secret, are reborn again and again, and have made the cave their eternal abode. Many pilgrims report seeing the doves pair when they trek the arduous route to pay obeisance before the ice-lingam. According to an ancient tale, there was once a Muslim Shepherd named Buta Malik who was given a sack of coal by a Sadhu (saint). Upon reaching home he discovered that the sack, in fact, contained Gold.
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