Amarnath

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · festival

Amarnath cave is a famous shrine in Hinduism located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · festival

Pilgrims riding on ponies and mules during the Amarnath yatra. And some pilgrims walk through holding sticks..... Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · temple

Pony owners waiting for devotees on their way to Amarnath cave in south of Kashmir. A pony is a small horse (Equus ferus caballus).

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · snow

Sadhu baba trying to alms by sitting on the trail to Amarnath. Located in Jammu and Kashmir and situated on Mount Amarnath, the Amarnath caves are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival · snow

Amarnath yatra trek via Pahalgam. Pahalgam is a town and a Municipal committee in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival · temple

Police first aid camp organised during Amarnath yatra at Sheshnag. These medical aid camps serve pilgrims round-the-clock to provide medical aid for common ailments. Doctor is providing medical help to sadhu who got injured during yatra.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival · temple

Pilgrims rest at Base camp of Sheshnag. Amarnath yatra daily witness a large number of pilgrims. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board provides best lodging facilities to pilgrims at all base camps en route the holy cave shrine.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · river

Fast flowing stream in Amarnath. A stream emerges from under an ice toungue, as the spring snow melts slowly from under the burden of spring-time mud and debris in the valley.

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · snow

Located in Jammu and Kashmir and situated on Mount Amarnath, the Amarnath caves are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism. Dedicated to the god Shiva, the shrine is said to be over 5,000 years old.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · temple

Pilgrims head towards the Amarnath cave, Kashmir. Waterfall en route holy shrine, pilgrims are using walking sticks and ride on ponies to reach the cave. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Jammu and Kashmir·festival · snow

Crowded Amarnath yatra camp. This is almost a permanent settlement in the high mountains, or at least during tourist / pilgrimage season.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · temple

Pilgrims walking in a queue head towards the Amarnath cave the holy shrine of the Lord Shiva - Jammu and Kashmir. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · hills

Up the mountain on a dandi! A devout pilgrim being carried up to Amarnath on a dandy / dandi or makeshift palki / palanquin, which is really just a bed frame or khatia! A long line of horses, mules and people trek to Amarnath, up a steep du…

Jammu and Kashmir·hills · river

This is a very telling image - straight out of The Man Who Would be King. One can almost see Peachy Carnahan and Daniel Dravot somewhere in the crowd, causing some mayhem! This is old world India, the Himalaya, and the trans Himalaya, all m…

Jammu and Kashmir·flowers

Swertia petiolata flowers en route Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Jammu and Kashmir·snow · temple

View of pilgrim smokes tobacco while taking rest and other pilgrims head towards Amarnath Temple in palaquins. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · snow

Located in Jammu and Kashmir and situated on Mount Amarnath, the Amarnath caves are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism. Dedicated to the god Shiva, the shrine is said to be over 5,000 years old.

Jammu and Kashmir·flowers

Senecio flowers on the trail between Amarnath and Battal area of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Senecio is a genus of the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes ragworts and groundsels.

Jammu and Kashmir·temple · snow

Holistic drama in Amarnath. Located in Jammu and Kashmir and situated on Mount Amarnath, the Amarnath caves are one of the most famous shrines in Hinduism. Dedicated to the god Shiva, the shrine is said to be over 5,000 years old.