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AMARNATH
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Waxing and waning Sivalinga of Amarnath) |
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story begins in the dim past with Gonanda I on the throne of
Kashmir, a contemporary of Jarasandha, the close associate of Kamsa
of Mathura. As we move with the chronicle, we learn that Damodara,
son of Gonanda I was killed by Yadavas. His wife Yasomoti, the then
pregnant
queen was preferred by Sri Krishna, the Yadhukulabhusan to rule the
kingdom till here progeny came to age, since the land of Kashmir is
itself Parvathi incarnate. And the ruler of that country is the amsa
or particle of Siva, and so Krishna was against annexing it. Many
historical personages succeeded and monumental constructions were
left behind as relics. Among them the Seshanag lake occupies a
pre-eminent place. The famous Seshanag lake lying between
Chandanvadi and Wavjan was constructed by Susravasa Naga and the
glory of this Naga is elaborately described in the Rajatarangani of
Kalhana. This ruler of eminence had two beautiful daughters named
Iravathi and Chandralekha. Due to evil machinations of a bogus
Sadhu, he encountered many problems. Knowing the helplessness of the
noble king, a brahmin by name Visakha came to his rescue and
relieved him of his anxieties by his soul power. Susravasa gave his
handsome daughter Chandralekha to Visakha in marriage out of
gratitude. A memorable fitting recompense.
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