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AMARNATH
(The
Waxing and waning Sivalinga of Amarnath) |
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Uniqueness
The waxing and waning snow-linga of Amarnath is a wonder of wonders
of our Punya Bharat, luring several thousands of pilgrims every
year, in the months of Sravana and Bhadrapada equivalent to August,
September in English calendar. This nature made linga is imbued with
such mystery and sanctity that it is exercising an irresistible
fascination over ardent Saivates in particular and theists in
general, since time immemorial. According to tradition, it is here
Maheswar, the all-benevolent Lord distributed amrit -- nectar to
mukkoti devathas to making them immortal and immune against the
danavakrityas of asuras. And they in grateful devotion named Him
Amarnath. It is here, on ode full moon night, Lord Maheswar
explained to Parvathi the secrets of creation together with
attainment of Moksha. And it is this sacred spot that witnessed the
metamorphosis of Uma Maheswar into doves, when His narration of that
secret was over-heard by His birth as. It is this place that is
giving darsan of Uma Maheswar and Ganapathi in the form of ice-lingas.
It is this holy kshetra, where Muslims enjoy more or less equal
status with Brahmins in sharing the offerings and also distributing
prasadam.
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