In Sanatan Dharma, Amarnath Yatra is considered very fruitful. Shiva devotees wait for this journey throughout the year. In the year 2024, Amarnath Yatra has started today i.e. 29th June. During this time, special enthusiasm is being seen among the devotees despite bad weather. In such a situation, let us know important information related to Amarnath Yatra.
Amarnath Yatra 2024
Amarnath Yatra has started today i.e. 29 June 2024. Amarnath Yatra has been given very special importance in Sanatan Dharma. This pilgrimage site is considered the most sacred. Shiva devotees participate in this Yatra in large numbers. Despite bad weather, special enthusiasm is seen among the devotees. In such a situation, let us know important information related to Amarnath Yatra.
Why devotees go on Amarnath Yatra
There is a religious belief that the person who sees the Shivling in the Amarnath cave attains salvation. By doing this pilgrimage, one gets the virtue of 23 pilgrimages. It is mentioned in the Puranas that by visiting Baba Amarnath, one gets ten times more virtue than the Linga Darshan and worship in Kashi, hundred times more than Prayag and thousand times more than Naimisharanya Tirtha. It is also believed that by traveling, a person gets freedom from all diseases and sins and happiness and prosperity increases. Therefore, Shiva devotees participate in the Amarnath Yatra by crossing difficult paths. By traveling, devotees get the blessings of Mahadev.
Rules for Amarnath Yatra
- Do not speak ill of any Shiva devotee during the Amarnath Yatra.
- Do not have negative thoughts about anyone in your mind.
- You should chant the name of Lord Shiva.
- Do not consume alcohol and smoke. Also, stay away from eating non-vegetarian food.
- Take special care of your food.
- Do not pollute the environment by spreading garbage during the journey.
- Keep all the necessary documents with you.
How is Shivling made?
Lord Shiva's Shivlinga is situated in the Amarnath cave at an altitude of 3978 meters above sea level. The holy cave is 90 feet long and 150 feet high. It is believed that a drop of water drips in the cave, which forms the Shivlinga. The size of the Shivlinga made of ice changes with the rise and set of the moon and the Shivlinga gradually becomes smaller by Amavasya.
From when to when is the Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra begins in the month of Ashadh and ends on Raksha Bandhan. This year the Amarnath Yatra has begun today, i.e. on 29 June, and will end on 19 August.
History of Amarnath Cave
According to the legend, King Dash, Rishi Kashyap and his son lived in the Kashmir Valley. It is believed that once the Kashmir Valley was completely submerged. It took the form of a lake. After this, Rishi Kashyap drained its water into many rivers. During that time, when Rishi Bhrigu left from there for a journey to the Himalayas, the water level in the valley decreased and he saw the ice Shivling seated in the holy cave of Amarnath Yatra for the first time. Since then, this holy place became a place of worship and pilgrimage of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Mahadev, the God of Gods, did penance here
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