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Pilgrimages play a major role in the Indian culture. Pilgrimages have been part of India for years now. A pilgrimage is a once in a lifetime experience. A lot of people go on a spiritual journey not only to cleanse themselves of sins but also to be reborn in body and mind. You can say, it is like a fresh start and to reflect on the essence of their existence.

When talking about pilgrimages, Amarnath Yatra has gained immense popularity among the tourists. This spiritual journey has been undertaken by more than thousands of people yearly. It is all about trekking to the sacred Amarnath Cave to witness God. Located in Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Cave is the most respected and holy Hindu shrines. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas also known as Grand Shakti Peethas.

While on your spiritual journey, you will be enthralled with the mesmerizing gold valleys, cascading waterfalls, and snow covered mountains. In short, it is a journey worth taking. India is known to have legends attached to every festival and pilgrimage, and so does Amarnath Yatra.

Let’s find out the legends that give us an insight of Amarnath Yatra:

• According to Legends, it is believed that Lord Shiva told Goddess Parvati the secret of Shri Amarnathji’s cave creation. A pair of pigeons eavesdropped on their conversation. They learned about the secret and became immortal. These pigeons later made this cave their home. A lot of pilgrims on Amarnath Yatra have witnessed these pigeon pair during the trek before the Ice-Lingam – the Symbol of Shiva.

• There is another legend that tells the story of a Muslims shepherd named Buta Malik. A saint once gave him a sack of coal. When he reached home, he discovered the sack had gold instead. Overjoyed, Buta Malik rushed to meet the saint to thank him but discovered a cave on the same spot he met the saint. This has since then become the place of pilgrimage.

• Another legend tells the story of Kashap Reshi who drained the Kashmir Valley of water. The lingam and the cave were discovered by Brejish Reshi. When folks heard about the lingam, Shri Amarnathji became the Lord Shiva’s home and the pilgrimage site.

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