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Pahalgam: Where devotion was met with darkness

Apr 24, 2025

If there was a paradise,

It's here

It was here

And it's not here anymore

Pahalgam is a picturesque town in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is located on the banks of the Lidder River, surrounded by lush valleys and mountains

What is another remarkable feature that sets Pahalgam apart?

It serves as a base for the sacred Amarnath Yatra, where pilgrims embark on a spiritual journey to explore the holy Amarnath Cave.

In the cave, nests an ice Shiva Lingham. It is believed that Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality in this cave to Goddess Parvati. 

To ensure absolute secrecy, He chose this remote cave and left behind everything - including Nandi (his bull), the moon, his snakes etc. 

What's the scientific explanation?

The ice Lingham forms naturally each year from freezing water droplets that fall from the cave roof. 

As temperature drops, the water freezes and gradually builds up into a vertical ice sculpture. It's growth and shrinkage align with the lunar cycle - Something many see as a divine phenomenon. 

The attack in Pahalgam

The attack in Pahalgam deeply shook the Hindu community because it targeted innocent pilgrims on a sacred journey. 

These devotees were seeking peace and blessings, but instead were met with violence. Such an act didn't just harm individuals but it struck at the heart of a community for whom this yatra is deeply sacred. 

This is a heartbreaking reminder that even sacred journeys can be marred by cruelty - 

But faith always stands firm - unbroken and unshaken.

 

 

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