Amarnath Shakti Peeth in Jammu & Kashmir
Amarnath Shakti Peeth is among the 51 Shakti Peeth of Maa Sati. It is said that, the throat of Maa Sati fell here, when Lord Vishnu in order to relieve Lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife Sati, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise Maa Sati Body. Then, at the place of fall of throat, this small temple was constructed. Amarnath Shakti Peeth is situated in Amarnath cave, in Kashmir, India. Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Mahamaya’ and the Lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Trisandhyeshvar’.
Legend of Amarnath Shakti Peeth
In Amarnath as such there is no temple, just few metal railings to keep crowd in systematic. All around the cave, you can see snow capped mountains and they present picturesque views. Actually this is a natural cave and here one of the mysterious, yet adorable structures forms naturally. In the month of winters, ice Lingam (Related to Lord Shiva) is formed automatically and naturally.No one knows from what times this ice lingam is being formed, but surely the presence of Lord Shiva cannot be neglected. History to this place dates back in the time when it is said that the throat of Maa Sati fell to this place. Best information about the origin and the formation of this temple, people can mingle with local people.
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