Category:Amarnath
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The Amarnath caves (Hindi: अमरनाथ गुफा) are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism, dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is claimed to be over 5,000 years old and forms an important part of ancient Hindu mythology. Inside the main Amarnath cave lies an ice stalagmite resembling the Shiva Linga, which waxes during May to August and gradually wanes thereafter. According to Hindu mythology, this is the cave where Shiva explained the secret of life and eternity to his divine consort Parvati. There are two other ice formations representing Parvati and Shiva's son, Ganesha. 34°12′53.64″N 75°30′2.88″E / 34.2149°N 75.5008°E
Media in category "Amarnath"
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- Shiva temples in Jammu and Kashmir
- Visitor attractions in Jammu and Kashmir
- Geography of Jammu and Kashmir
- Cave temples in Jammu and Kashmir
- Hindu cave temples
- Hindu pilgrimage sites in India
- Hindu shrines in India
- Interiors of Hindu temples in Jammu and Kashmir
- Cultural heritage monuments in India by name
- Cultural heritage monuments in Jammu and Kashmir
