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Shivkhori, Jammu

6 October 2013

The Famous cave shrine of “Shivkhori” is situated in the District Reasi of Jammu and Kashmir. It depicts the natural formation of shivlingum. The Holy cave is more than 150 metres long & has a 4 feet high Svayambhu Lingum,… Continue Reading →

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The discovery of Amarnath / Amareshwara

6 June 2012

Rishi Kashyap reclaimed land from a vast lake, known as “Satisar”, after goddess Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva. In ancient times, this land was called Kashyap Bhumi, or Kashyapamar. The ancient Greek visitors called it “Kasperia,” and the Chinese pilgrim… Continue Reading →

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Shankaracharya Temple – Srinagar, Kashmir

2 May 2012
Shankaracharya Temple Srinagar Kashmir

The Shankaracharya Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas-Pahar, is located in Srinagar, Kashmir. The temple is overlooking the town of Srinagar. The temple dates back to 200 BC, although the present structure probably… Continue Reading →

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Shiv Shankar’s secret of immortality and the Amarnath Cave

11 March 2012
Amarnath Cave

Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva to tell her why he wore beads of heads (Mund Maala). Shivji replied, saying that everytime she was born, he added one more head in the maala. Parvati said, “I die again and again, and my… Continue Reading →

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Map of Amarnath

11 March 2012

Amarnath Map Location    

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Amarnath Yatra

11 March 2012

The Amarnath Yatra is organised every year in the month of sharavan (July and August). The dates vary every year. For performing this  Amarnath Yatra, you have to register at the Jammu and Kashmir Government Tourist Offices located in New… Continue Reading →

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Amarnath

20 February 2012

Amarnathji is considered to be one of the major Hindu Dhams. The holy cave is the abode of Lord Shiva. The guardian of the absolute, Lord Shiva, the destroyer, is enshrined in the form of an ice-lingam in this cave.… Continue Reading →

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