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Lord
Maheswar explained to Parvathi the secrets of creation together with attainment
of Moksha.. it is this sacred spot that witnessed the metamorphosis of Uma
Maheswar into doves, when his narration of secret was overheard by his birthyas-servants,
it is this place that is giving darsan of Uma Maheswar and Ganapathi in the form
of ice, it is this holy kshetra, where Muslims enjoy more or less equal status
with Brahmins in sharing the offerings and also distributing Prasadam, it is to
this holy shrine H.H. Sankaracharya of Sarada Peeth of Kashmir leads a
procession on foot every year in the month of Sravana from Srinagar. it is this
Kshetra that traces the origin of several monuments made by philanthropic rulers
of Kashmir, it is this thirtha kshetra that tests the endurance of pilgrims
during the holy trek of 48 Km. taking almost one full week. it is to this yatra
alone that the State Government is evincing utmost interest in arranging every
amenity, like food, accommodation, transport, medical. post and telegraph.
police etc., to the pilgrims from the starting point to the Sannidhi and back to
Pahalgam, the scenic tourist resort and the place from where normally the
journey on foot begins by tourists and pilgrims, and finally it is this kshetra
that gives darsann of the Adi-dampatis in the form of pigeons - a standing
reality of the divinity enshrined in linga to the believers of every 'ism' in
theistic world. Some more details.
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