Srinagar, July 3 -- Where Divinity Meets the Mountains

In the heart of the mighty Himalayas, nestled among the snow-capped ridges and lush green valleys of Jammu & Kashmir, lies one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism-the Amarnath Cave Shrine. Here, each year during the summer months, thousands upon thousands of devotees undertake a pilgrimage to behold the naturally formed ice Shivlingam, a rare symbol of divinity that appears only during a particular time of the year. The Amarnath Yatra is not merely a journey of physical endurance-it is a spiritual calling, a celebration of faith, sacrifice, and human unity.

As a native of this sacred land, I extend my heartfelt welcome and deepest salutations to every yatree (pilgrim) who sets foot...