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ASI Protected
Amarnath Cave Temple
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Ancient
A natural cave at 3,888m containing an ice stalagmite that waxes and wanes with the moon, worshipped as a Shiva lingam. Pilgrimage (Yatra) is open for ~45 days annually.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Natural Cave
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Ice Lingam)
- Languages
- Kashmiri, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sharada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Natural ice lingam formation. Open only 45 days/year. One of holiest Shiva sites
Architectural Features
Natural ice lingam3,888m altitudeAnnual Yatra pilgrimageTrek or helicopter access