Amarnath Yatra 2025: Every year lakhs of devotees visit the holy Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. This journey is not just a pilgrimage, but it is full of faith, belief and mythology. As we prepare for the 2025 Yatra, let us know about the precious secrets hidden behind this Yatra, the most special of which is the story of the “Amar Kabootars”.

Mythological importance of Amarnath Yatra:

It is believed that this pilgrimage is directly connected to Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva gave the knowledge of immortality (the secret of living forever) to his wife Goddess Parvati in this holy cave. During this time, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati were talking in solitude inside the Amarnath cave, where only two pigeons were able to hear this secret. It is said that these pigeons also got the mantra of immortality and they still live in the cave. They are called “Amar Kabutar”.

Importance of seeing immortal pigeons:

According to religious beliefs, devotees who see these immortal pigeons during the Amarnath Yatra are considered very lucky. It is said that by merely seeing these pigeons, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled and he receives special blessings of Lord Shiva. Many pilgrims have the experience of seeing a pair of these white pigeons flying or sitting during the journey, which they consider to be the most sacred moment of their journey.

Darshan of Barfani Baba:

A Shivlinga made of ice (also known as “Barfani Baba”) is formed naturally in the Amarnath cave. It is believed that this Shivlinga grows and decreases according to the phases of the moon and is in its full form on the full moon day. This natural Shivlinga is self-created, that is, it has not been created by any human being. For Shiva devotees, visiting this Shivlinga is considered the greatest virtue.

Amarnath Yatra is an experience of a lifetime that not only shows you the wonderful beauty of nature, but also connects you with the mysteries of Lord Shiva and eternal faith. If you are also planning to go on this pilgrimage in 2025, then definitely keep the hope of these mythological stories and auspicious darshan of immortal pigeons.