Amarnath cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft) in Jammu-Kashmir state. A Linga is formed naturally of an ice – stalagmite. Every year during Shravan month (July – August), lakhs of pilgrims go on the Amarnath yatra. Legend has it that Shiva recounted to Parvati the secret of creation in the Amarnath cave. Visitors can have the dharshan of two pigeons in this cave which are believed to have listened to this secret of creation. They are said to be immortal.
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