In Sanatan Dharma, Amarnath Yatra (Amarnath Yatra 2024) is considered very fruitful. Shiva devotees wait for this journey throughout the year. In the year 2024, Amarnath Yatra has started from today i.e. 29th June. During this time, despite the bad weather, special enthusiasm is seen among the devotees. In such a situation, let us know important information related to Amarnath Yatra.
Amarnath Yatra 2024 Start And End Date: Amarnath Yatra has started from today i.e. 29 June 2024. Amarnath Yatra has been given very special importance in Sanatan Dharma. This pilgrimage place is considered the most sacred. Shiva devotees participate in this Yatra in large numbers. Despite bad weather, special enthusiasm is seen among the devotees. In such a situation, let us know important information related to Amarnath Yatra.
Why do pilgrims go on pilgrimage?
There is a religious belief that the person who sees the Shivling in the Amarnath cave, attains salvation. By doing this pilgrimage, one gets the virtue of 23 pilgrimages. It has been mentioned in the Puranas that by visiting Baba Amarnath, one gets ten times more virtue than the Linga Darshan and worship in Kashi, hundred times more than Prayag and thousand times more virtue than Naimisharanya Tirtha. It is also believed that by doing the Yatra, the person gets relief from all diseases and sins and happiness and prosperity increases. Therefore, after the difficult paths, Shiva devotees participate in the Amarnath Yatra. By doing the Yatra, the devotees get the blessings of Mahadev .
Rules for Amarnath Yatra
- Do not speak ill of any Shiva devotee during the Amarnath Yatra.
- Do not keep wrong thoughts in your mind about anyone.
- The name of Lord Shiva should be chanted.
- Do not consume alcohol and smoke. Also stay away from eating non-vegetarian food.
- Take special care of your diet.
- Do not pollute the environment by not littering during your journey.
- Keep all the necessary documents with you.
This is how Shivling is made
Shivling of Lord Shiva is situated in the Amarnath cave at a height of 3978 meters above sea level. The holy cave is 90 feet long and 150 feet high. It is believed that a drop of water drips in the cave, due to which Shivling is formed. With the rise and fall of the moon, the size of the Shivling made of ice changes and by Amavasya, the Shivling gradually becomes smaller.
From when to when is the Amarnath Yatra
Every year the Amarnath Yatra starts from the month of Ashadh and ends on Raksha Bandhan. This year the Amarnath Yatra has started today i.e. 29 June and will end on 19 August.
History of Amarnath Cave
According to the legend, King Dash, Sage Kashyap and his son lived in the Kashmir Valley. It is believed that once the Kashmir Valley was completely submerged. This took the form of a lake. After this, Sage Kashyap drained its water into many rivers. During that time, when Sage Bhrigu left from there to travel to the Himalayas, the water level in the valley decreased and he first saw the ice Shivling seated in the holy cave of Amarnath Yatra. Since then, this holy place became a place of worship and pilgrimage of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord of Gods Mahadev had performed penance here.
