First on Zee Media: Exclusive pictures of Amarnath Cave Shrine

[Hindustani78]

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 15:08
First on Zee Media: Exclusive pictures of Amarnath Cave Shrine | Zee News

Jammu: Just days ahead of the commencement of the holy Amarnath Yatra, Zee Media has accessed exclusive pictures of the Shivlinga.

The pictures show that the Shivlinga has already gained height and locals claim the same could turn out to be much bigger this year compared to previous years when it is completely formed.

The area around the Amarnath cave shrine – dedicated to Lord Shiva – has been receiving snowfall and as per reports, five to six feet of snow has already accumulated there.

On Monday, state Governor NN Vohra conducted an aerial survey of the area to review preparations for the Hindu pilgrimage starting on July 2.

Also yesterday, for smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board's CEO performed 'pratham pooja' at Chandanwari on the traditional Pahalgam track to the holy cave shrine.

Here are the exclusive pictures:

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

What it has to do in defence forum?

 

[Hindustani78]

What it has to do in defence forum?

Interesting religious debate is going on regarding the PM Modi visit to Palestine.

Hope some would explain the importance of Amarnath Yatra for Hindus.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

Interesting religious debate is going on regarding the PM Modi visit to Palestine.

Hope some would explain the importance of Amarnath Yatra for Hindus.

The discussion is going on in indian forum... and majority are muslims here ..still dont find a right reason for this?

 

[Ajai Ghale]

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 15:08
First on Zee Media: Exclusive pictures of Amarnath Cave Shrine | Zee News

Jammu: Just days ahead of the commencement of the holy Amarnath Yatra, Zee Media has accessed exclusive pictures of the Shivlinga.

The pictures show that the Shivlinga has already gained height and locals claim the same could turn out to be much bigger this year compared to previous years when it is completely formed.

The area around the Amarnath cave shrine – dedicated to Lord Shiva – has been receiving snowfall and as per reports, five to six feet of snow has already accumulated there.

On Monday, state Governor NN Vohra conducted an aerial survey of the area to review preparations for the Hindu pilgrimage starting on July 2.

Also yesterday, for smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board's CEO performed 'pratham pooja' at Chandanwari on the traditional Pahalgam track to the holy cave shrine.

Here are the exclusive pictures:

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[Hindustani78]

The discussion is going on in indian forum... and majority are muslims here ..still dont find a right reason for this?

So you want me to delete this thread ?

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

So you want me to delete this thread ?[/QUO
Its up to u....

 

[Hindustani78]

Amarnath Yatra: Security forces start taking positions | Zee News

Srinagar: With the annual Amarnath Yatra set to commence from July 2, security forces including Army, have started taking positions along the routes to the holy cave shrine located in the mountains of South Kashmir to ensure peaceful 59-day pilgrimage.


The holy cave, situated at an altitude of 3,880 metres, has two routes -- 16-km track via Baltal and 45-km traditional route via Pahalgam.

"Army, CRPF and the state police have started arriving at the Baltal Camp," Additional Chief Executive Officer of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Jitendra Kumar Singh said.

He was briefing Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra here after returning from the first visit to Amarnath to oversee preparations along with General Manager (works) R K Pandita, an official spokesman said today.

The spokesman said the Governor, who is also chairman of the SASB, reviewed the latest position regarding all issues related to the Baltal?holy cave axis, ongoing work to repair the Baltal?holy cave track, snow clearance at Holy Cave and Panjtarni, repair of damaged railings, particularly in the Railpathri-Brarimarg-Kali Mata track.

About the ongoing work on the tracks which is being done by the various Government agencies, Singh said the State Public Works Department has commenced work on upgradation of Rangamorh Baltal Domel and Neelgrath Baltal roads and repairs of the track from Domel onwards.

The Pahalgam Development Authority has taken up the snow clearance work on the track from Holy Cave to Panjtarni, he said.

He also reported the steps being taken by the Power Development and Public Health Engineering Departments for restoring electricity and water supply at the Baltal Base Camp, the spokesman said adding toilets and baths are being installed both inside and outside the Baltal Base Camp.

Vohra directed Singh and Pandita to undertake visits to Sheshnag and Panjtarni Yatra Camps by June 15 and brief him about the progress at a review meeting next day, the spokesman said.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Hindu holy men line up to register for the annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine Amarnath, in Jammu.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Home Affairs
01-July, 2015 19:11 IST
Shri Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Srinagar

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, today reviewed the security situation in the state in general and Amarnath Yatra in particular at a meeting in Srinagar. Representatives of the State Administration and Police Department besides Security Agencies and Central Armed Police Forces were present.

Shri Rajnath Singh directed the officials for sharing of inputs and coordinate with each other for better security arrangements. He took stock of the security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra and various facilities including food, medicines and telecom connectivity along the route and pilgrim camps.

Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh was present during the meeting.

The Union Home Minister will visit the Amarnath cave shrine tomorrow.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh chairing a meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, at Srinagar on July 01, 2015. The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh is also seen.

 

[Hindustani78]

Sadhus stand in a queue to register themselves for the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine at a base camp in Jammu.

 

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CRPF personnels stand guard as Pilgrims cross the mountains as they move towards Amarnath Holy Cave Shrine 3880 meters high, during the10th batch to their religious journey via Chandanwari route, some 115 kilometers southeast of Srinagar.

 

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Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 15:08
First on Zee Media: Exclusive pictures of Amarnath Cave Shrine | Zee News

Jammu: Just days ahead of the commencement of the holy Amarnath Yatra, Zee Media has accessed exclusive pictures of the Shivlinga.

The pictures show that the Shivlinga has already gained height and locals claim the same could turn out to be much bigger this year compared to previous years when it is completely formed.

The area around the Amarnath cave shrine – dedicated to Lord Shiva – has been receiving snowfall and as per reports, five to six feet of snow has already accumulated there.

On Monday, state Governor NN Vohra conducted an aerial survey of the area to review preparations for the Hindu pilgrimage starting on July 2.

Also yesterday, for smooth conduct of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board's CEO performed 'pratham pooja' at Chandanwari on the traditional Pahalgam track to the holy cave shrine.

Here are the exclusive pictures:

For knowledge purpose*
What's the importance of Amarnath cave in hinduism ?

 

[OrionHunter]

What it has to do in defence forum?

Didn't you know that the Shiv Ling seen in the pics above resemble a nuke power reactor which were in operation during Vedic times? These were used to produce nukes!

 

[Hindustani78]

For knowledge purpose*
What's the importance of Amarnath cave in hinduism ?

Its an important holy place for the Rig Vedic religion where its said Lord Shiv explained about the creation of Universe to Pravati.

"He is God, hidden in all beings, their inmost soul who is in all. He watches the works of creation, lives in all things, watches all things. He is pure consciousness, beyond the three conditions of nature (Yajur Veda, Svet.U.6.11)."

The Legend about the importance of Amarnath Cave is as follows :-
This is The Cave which was chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Maa Parvati ji . The story goes like this . Centuries ago Maa Parvati asked Shiv ji to let her know why and when He started wearing the beads of heads ( Mund Mala) . Bhole Shankar replied when ever you are born I add one more head in my beads . Maa Parvati said ," My Lord, my body is destroyed every time and I die again and again, but you are Immortal. Please let me know the secret of this ." Bhole Shankar replied that it is due to Amar Katha ."

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 Cave . 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 ) . 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 Cave 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 . After this He started narrating the secret of immortality to Maa Parvati . But as a matter of chance one egg which was lying beneath the Deer skin remained protected . It is believed to be non living and more over it was protected by Shiva -Parvati Asan (Bed) . The pair of pigeons which were born out of this egg became immortal having listened the secret of immortality (Amar Katha).
Many pilgrims report seeing the pair of pigeons when they trek the arduous route to pay their obeisance before the Ice-Lingam (the phallic symbol of Shiva).

The story narrated by people about the discovery of this Holy Cave is of a Gujjar ( shepherd) Buta Malik a Muslim.