Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is one of the famous Hindu Temples of Lord Shiva. The mandir is shaped like a cave which is 19 meters long, 16 meters wide and 11 meters high. Inside the cave, there is the Shiva Lingam(phallus-shaped ice formation), which Hindus around the world consider the most sacred symbol.

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Shri Amarnath Cave Temple – Amarnath Temple
 Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is one of the famous temple
of Lord Shiva.
 The mandir is shaped like a cave which is 19 meters
long, 16 meters wide and 11 meters high.
 Inside the den is the Shiva Lingam(phallus-shaped ice
formation), which Hindus around the world consider the
most sacred symbol.
 Most of the time in the year it is covered with the snow
leaving in summer. That’s the reason Amarnath Yatra
only starts in summer in June month and ends in
August.
 And another perfect reason is according to Hindus
religious Shravan Mas which belongs to Lord Shiva
starts in July. So it is the perfect reason and time for
Amarnath yatra.
 This mandir is considered the sanctified shrine of India.
 Amarnath Temple is one of 51 Shaktipith temples
throughout South Asia that perpetuate the whereabouts
of the fallen body parts of the Hindu deity Sati.
 Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is one of the holiest
spiritual destinations in India, despite having to make a
difficult trek to reach it.
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2. Story of Amarnath Temple – Amarnath Temple
 Story of Amarnath Temple is, “Once Maa Parvati asked
her husband, Shiva, that why he wears Munda mala. He
replied that every time you are born I wear a new head
and add it to my mala. Then Parvati asked that why he is
immortal and she dies every time. He beautifully replied
that it all happens due to Amar Katha. So she said to
them that she wants to listen to Amarkatha. But Shiva
didn’t tell her and they ignore their words. Maa Parvati
requested them several times but he ignored their
request all the time. Finally, he agreed one day and said
that he will tell her story. But he also wants to confirm
that no one could hear this story. So they came here and
tell them the story inside the den”.
 While listening to the story in middle, Maa Parvati got to
sleep. Bholenath didn’t see her and they were
continuously telling the story. When the story ends he
saw that Parvati is sleeping and a pair of pigeons were
there. Now Shiva came to know that the pigeons have
heard the story. So they got angry at pigeons. The
Pigeons Were fall to his feet and said that we are sorry
but you can’t kill us because the story was about
immortals. And if you kill us the story will go wrong and
nobody will believe in it. After listening to this Shiva
pardon them and gave him the blessing that they will
know as a couple of lord shiva and Parvati and the place
will be known as Amarnath. That’s the reason it is called
Amarnath Mandir.

3. Amarnath Mandir Story
 Amarnath Mandir Story is Once Maa Parvati asked her
husband, Shiva, that why he wears Munda mala. He
replied that every time you are born I wear a new head
and add it to my mala. Then Parvati asked that why he is
immortal and she dies every time. He beautifully replied
that it all happens due to Amar Katha. So she said to
them that she wants to listen to Amarkatha. But Shiva
didn’t tell her and they ignore their words. Maa Parvati
requested them several times but he ignored their
request all the time. Finally, he agreed one day and said
that he will tell her story. But he also wants to confirm
that no one could hear this story. So they came here and
tell them the story inside the den.
 While listening to the story in middle, Maa Parvati got to
sleep. Bholenath didn’t see her and they were
continuously telling the story. When the story ends he
saw that Parvati is sleeping and a pair of pigeons were
there. Now Shiva came to know that the pigeons have
heard the story. So they got angry at pigeons. The
Pigeons Were fall to his feet and said that we are sorry
but you can’t kill us because the story was about
immortals. And if you kill us the story will go wrong and
nobody will believe in it. After listening to this Shiva
pardon them and gave him the blessing that they will
know as a couple of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the
place will be known as Amarnath. That’s the reason it is
called Amarnath Mandir and story is known as
Amarnath Mandir Story.

4. Amarnath Mandir Location
 Amarnath Mandir Location is Jammu & Kashmir.
 It was constructed 5000 years ago and is an important
part of ancient Hindu mythology.
 The mandir is at the peak of 12,756 feet from sea level
from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and
Kashmir, and can be reached via the town of Pahalgam.
 Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on all sides,
this mandir occupies an important position in the Hindu
religious system and is considered to be one of the
most sacred places of Bholenath.
 Due to its ice content, the cave is a holy place for Hindu
pilgrims.
 Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is a famous Hindu sacred
site. It contains Shiva Lingam, which is formed by
melting ice from the top of the cave to the floor.
How to Reach Amarnath Cave
You can hire a private vehicle from Jammu to Pahalgam & Baltal, state
transport buses are also available. There are two trekking routes to reach
Amarnath Cave, the shorter one via Baltal & the traditional one which
passes through Srinagar. You can also avoid the long difficult trek and
opt for taking Amarnath Yatra by helicopter.

5. Garjiya Mandir Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
 Garjiya Mandir Ramnagar Uttarakhand is an ancient
temple and one of the Shaktipeeth in India, located in
the middle of the Kosi River and dedicated to the
goddess Girjia (which literally means the daughter of the
mountain, the name of Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva).
 It is situated in Garjiya village of Ramnagar at Nainital
district of Uttarakhand.
 It is very famous temple of Uttarakhand and one of the
oldest Devi temples in India.
 The mandir is near Corbett National Park on the way to
the Dhikhala zone and museum.
 Inside the temple, “Maa Garjiya sits in the center of the
temple, adorned with red gold chunri, floral ornaments
and garlands, and bless all the bhakts who come to
meet her“.
 The temple always remain open for its devotee
throughout the year.
 To get to the top of the temple, you have to climb a
steep staircase and there you can see the 4.5 feet tall
Garjiya Devi idol. There is an idol of Garjiya Devi, 4.5
feet high, as well as idols of Devi Saraswati, Lord
Ganesha and Batuka Bhairava.
 In Garjiya Mandir, there is also the statue of
Laxminarayan which is many years old.

6. Inside Vaishno Devi Temple
 Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the most famous Hindu
Temple. It is situated in Katra village at Trikuta Mountains
which comes under the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir.
 Temple is at the peak of 5200 ft. from sea level and approx
13 km. far from Katra village.
 The mandir is always open to its devotees. According to
reports 10 million people per year visit here to see this
temple.
 Inside Vaishno devi Temple, there is no statue of Maa
Vaishnavi inside the cave. But there is three construction of
stone inside the cave and they are called Pindis. And it is
believed that these Pindis are of Maa Kali, Maa Saraswati,
and Maa Laxmi.
 On a mountain bordering the Trikuta Mountains, there are
five rock structures overlooking a sacred cave, the Shrine of
Devi. The three-headed natural rock formation known as
Saint Pindie is worshipped as a revelation of the Mother
Goddess. On the same mountain is another shrine within the
cave, a gateway to another dimension of
superconsciousness.

7. Garjiya Mandir Timing
Garjiya Mandir Timing is from 6 AM to 12 PM and from 4 PM
to 8 PM. Garjiya Devi Temple is located in the Garjiya village
near Ramnagar on NH 121 in Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It
is 13km away from Rmanagar and 75km from Nainital. It is
situated on the outskirts of the Corbett National park. It is a
shakti shrine. Garjiya Devi is the presiding deity. It is situated
on a huge rock in midst of river Kosi. It is one of the famous
temples in the Nainital district.
Amarnath Mandir
The holy shrine of Amarnath Ji, or Amarnath Mandir, is located at an
elevation of 3,888 meters approx, about 29 kilometers from Pahalgam.
Inside the cave is a Shiva Lingam (a phallus shaped formation made of
ice), considered to be the most holy symbol by Hindus all across the
globe. Devotees visit it in large numbers from June to August, with the
pilgrimage tour famously known as Amarnath Yatra, which begins from
Chandanwari. It is considered to be one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas,
or the holiest shrines in Hinduism. Besides seeking blessings at the
Amarnath Temple, the views surrounding it are extraordinary.

8. Amarnath Mandir Jyotirlinga
 Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is famous for Amarnath
Jyotirlinga which naturally formed the Shivlinga in the form of
melting ice on the roof and floor of the den. Shiva Lingam –
the main attraction of Yatra Stalagmit is formed due to the
precipitation and freezing of water droplets of the den, which
grow vertically until they reach the roof of the cave from the
floor. The eldest is considered the Shivlingam, and the other
two little ones are considered Mata Parvati and their son Lord
Ganesha. In addition to the main lingam, three other
formations representing the lesser lingams are worshiped as
Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati and Bhairava. It is
considered an important part of the Hindu religious system
and is considered one of the sacred shrines. Thousands of
devotees from all over the country come here to see this. They
believe that watching this naturally formed shiv linga is like
watching Mahadev in real. And they also believe that by
watching Amarnath Mandir Jyotirling and visiting this mandir
we get freedom from all our sin.

9. Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Rishikesh
 Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Rishikesh is a very
famous temple of Uttarakhand and dedicated to
Neelkanth Mahadev(Lord Shiva).
 It is located at a distance of about 32 km. from the main
city of Rishikesh.
 The temple is surrounded by dense forests and adjoins
the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges. The dense forests
and mountain ranges of Nar-Narayan surround the
temple at the confluence of the Madhumati and
Pankaja rivers. Breathtaking views of the mountains
and valleys complement the beautiful natural setting of
the temple and attract tourists.
 The front door of the temple features the Samudra
Manthan event which is beautifully carved on it.
 The temple is widely known for the sculptures of Asura
and Deva engraved on Shikara temples depicting the
mythological appearance of Samudra Manthana.
 Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most
revered sacred sanctuaries dedicated to Lord Shiva
and an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus.

10. Garjiya Mandir Weather:
Summers - March to June 25°c – 42°c
Monsoon - July to Sep 12°c – 29°c
Winter - Oct to Feb. 6°c – 19°c
Badrinath Temple Story
 Badrinath Temple Story is once Lord Vishnu was in great
trouble. So he came here for penance. When they were in
penance, Then Maa Lakshmi came here and turned herself
into a Badri tree and shelter him from sunlight and weather.
From that time she is called by Badri Vishal and Vishnu is
called by Badrinath.
 Another story of this beautiful Dham is found in Mahabharata.
When the Pandava brothers were going to heaven with their
wife Draupadi, they had stayed here in a village named Mana
which is approximately 3 km far from Badrinath Dham.
 In the 8th century, Adi Shankaracharya approached King
Kanak for his help to rebuild this temple.
 Due to avalanches and landslides, it is destroyed several
times. And the mandir was the last re-reconstruct by a
Garhwal king in the 17th century.

11. Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand
 Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is a famous Hindu
Temple. From all 12 Jyotirlinga of India, Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
is one of the famous jyotirlingas.
 It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and 275 Paadal Petra Sthalam
(revered by Tamil saints) sites for Hindus. All four temple
sanctuaries are located in the Garhwal mountain range in the
Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Haridwar is the traditional starting
point for the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.
 The temple is situated in the Rudraprayag district of
Uttarakhand at the height of 12,000 ft. from sea level.
 Mandakini river flows peacefully alongside this temple, whose
source is Chorabari Glacier.
 The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known by
different names like Mahadev, Neelkanth, Shankar,
Bholenath, and many more.
 The hall at the entrance to the Kedarnath temple is decorated
with statues of Lord Krishna, Pandava, Draupadi, Nandi,
Shiva’s chariot, Virbhadra (one of Shiva’s guards)
and other deities from Hindu mythology.
 The cone-shaped Shiva Lingam at Kedarnath Temple is the
temple’s unique feature among all Shiva shrines. It is an
irregularly shaped tongue with a cylindrical pedestal 3.6
meters in circumference and 3.6 meters in height.
 The weather condition of Kedarnath Temple in
Uttarakhand is extremely hard in winter. and it remains
covered with snow. So the perfect time to visit Kedarnath
Temple is between May – Nov.
 Among other places in Kedarnath Dham are Gaurikund,
Chorabari Valley, Bhairav Temple, and Vasuki Valley the
main tourist attractions. During your visit to the city, you can
also visit these temples.
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12. Garjiya Mandir
 Garjiya Mandir is an ancient temple and one of the
Shaktipeeth in India, located in the middle of the Kosi
River and dedicated to the goddess Girjia (which literally
means the daughter of the mountain, the name of
Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva).
 It is situated in Garjiya village of Ramnagar at Nainital
district of Uttarakhand.
 It is very famous temple of Uttarakhand and one of the
oldest Devi temples in India.
 The mandir is near Corbett National Park on the way to
the Dhikhala zone and museum.
 Inside the temple, “Maa Garjiya sits in the center of the
temple, adorned with red gold chunri, floral ornaments
and garlands, and bless all the bhakts who come to
meet her“.
 The temple always remain open for its devotee
throughout the year.
 To get to the top of the temple, you have to climb a
steep staircase and there you can see the 4.5 feet tall
Garjiya Devi idol. There is an idol of Garjiya Devi, 4.5
feet high, as well as idols of Devi Saraswati, Lord
Ganesha and Batuka Bhairava.
 In Garjiya Mandir, there is also the statue of
Laxminarayan which is many years old.

13.  Tungnath temple in Uttarakhand is the highest
shrine of the Hindus, dedicated to Lord Shiva and is
located just below the top of Chandrashila.
 It is located at an altitude of 3680 m, and is the third
(Tritiya Kedar) in the hierarchy of Panch Kedar.
 It was built in the North Indian architectural style and is
surrounded by a dozen other shrines to the gods.
 This temple is an important part of the sacred circle of
Panch Kedar Yatra, which was established by the
Pandava brothers to seek forgiveness for killing their
relatives in the battle of Mahabharata.
 The idols of Goddess Parvati and many other gods are
also near this temple.
 This place is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site and a
base for the Kedarnath Temple trekking.
 It has attracted millions of Hindu pilgrims over the past
five years due to its majestic location and religious
significance.
 During the winter season, Tungnath Mahadev
Temple, is closed for Darshan and the symbolic image
of the local deity, along with the priest, moves to
Mukunath, which is 19 km away.

14.  Tirupati Balaji Temple is placed in the Tirumala
Hills of Tirupati at the Chittoor district of Andhra
Pradesh.
 The temple is at the peak of 2800 feet from sea
level.
 Tirumala Hill includes seven peaks which
represent the seven heads of
Sheshnaag/Adisesha.
 It is also recognized as Venkateswara Temple,
Tirumala Temple, and Tirupati Temple.
 Tirupati is a famous Hindu Temple and committed
to Lord Vishnu who is here in the form of
Venkateswara.
 It is managed by the trust Tirumala Tirupati
Devasthanams(TTD).
 TTD Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams also
manage every shrine of Andhra Pradesh.
 The headquarters of TTD is in Tirupati. And it has
over 16,000 employees.