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Pilgrims take a break at the base camp during the Amarnath yatra. One can see pilgrims warm themselves and a sadhu waving his hand. Tight security arrangements seen during the yatra and a man in yellow colour dressed warm himself around a bonfire.... Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town. The shrine forms an important part of Hinduism, and is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains. The cave itself is covered with snow most of the year except for a short period of time in summer when it is open for pilgrims. Thousa