Amarnath Yatra showers blessing of Lord Shiva and Parvati

It is the faith in the powers of Lord Shiva which drives hundreds and thousands of pilgrims to the holy cave of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees from India and around the globe travel the treacherous path during the month of Shravan to witness the holy lingam carved naturally out of snow. The yatra to the Amarnath caves takes place during the month of July and August where pilgrims are allowed darshan of the shrine for the period ranging from Ashard Purnimashi to Shravan Purnimashi. Located at an altitude of 15,000 feet the journey to the holy caves is spread over several days.

It is believed that at this very place Lord Shiva disclosed the secret of creation to his wife Parvati where a pair of pigeons overheard them and it is believed that they became immortal and continue to live in the same caves ever since then. Besides completing the tough journey by foot and horses pilgrims can also opt for the helicopter services to reach the holy caves of Amarnath from Srinagar.

There may be several tour organizers claiming to offer tour packages to Amarnath caves but as of now there is only one authorized tour operator in India which offers genuine packages to the pilgrims and it is Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ticketing Service.

Despite the tough terrain and inhospitable climate during the course of journey it is the divine faith of the pilgrims which gives them the strength to complete such a long and difficult journey to get darshan of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Ganesha.

Pilgrims who don't have the strength of taking such a long, tiring and difficult journey on foot can avail helicopter services which takes them to the holy caves within a matter of time. This service is a good option for pilgrims suffering from physical disabilities, old age ailments or facing time crunch. Hindu pilgrims should once in a lifetime do pay a visit to Amarnath and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Since the AmarnathYatra is just a few months' away pilgrims must start making an effort to plan their yatra and make arrangements towards its smooth completion.