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Baba Barfani – About Baba Barfani Manifestation of Shiva

Baba Barfani is the name used to refer the ice Shivling murti of Shiva that forms in the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir . People call the Shiva Lingam - Hindu God Shiva - Baba Barfani with love and respect. The annual Amarnath Yatra to the renowned cave shrine in  Jammu and Kashmir  attracts thousands of people. The cave shrine is noted for the formation of a natural Shiva Lingam. The natural ‘ice lingam’ is formed by the ice droplets from the rooftop of the vast cave. Amarnath Yatra to have the darshan of Baba Barfani usually begins around the Jyeshta Purnima day (June) and ends on the Raksha Bandhan day (Shravan Purnima) (August). The size of the Baba Barfani Shivling varies from 12 ft to 25 ft. The cave shrine can be accessed from Baltal and the traditional Pahalgam route. The Baltal route is shorter but the climb is steep. The traditional Pahalgam route passes through Sheshnag and Panchtarni – both are important historical places associated with Hinduis

Thriketta Nakshatra Female Characteristics – Thriketta Birth Star Born Female Character

One of the most important characteristics of Thriketta Nakshatra born female is that they will always try to keep their mind calm and happy. Another important character of the birth star is that they will be keen in upholding truth and values. Other Thriketta Nakshatra Female Characteristics are given below:   Will have lot of relatives and friends. Will have a good health. Will become leaders. Will make friends and get things done through sweet talk. Will have good intelligence. Will show keen interest in cooking especially making sweets. Will like to be independent. Will be interested in sex related matters. Will be interested in luxury.

Amarnath Yatra Map – Route Map of Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam and Baltal

You can trek to Amarnath Cave to have darshan of Baba Barfani (Amarnath Ice Shivling) from Pahalgam and Baltal. Amarnath Yatra route map is given below. The Pahalgam route is the traditional route and passes through Chandanwari, Pissu Top, Naga Koti, Sheshnag, Warbal, Mahagunstop, Pabibal, Panchtarni, Sangam and Amarnath Cave . Amarnath Yatra Map

The Story of a Pair of White Pigeons at Amarnath Cave and Amarnath Yatra

A natural ice Shivling gets formed in the holy cave of Amarnath and it attains its full form and height on the night of the Shravan Purnima (Full moon day in August). This wonder takes place at a narrow gorge in the Lidder valley in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir – the cave Temple of Amarnath . Annually, more than 400,000 pilgrims from India and around the world visit the shrine during the Amarnath Yatra period in July and August . There is a popular belief that sighting a pair of White Pigeons at the shrine is highly auspicious. Legend has it that Hindu God Shiva once explained the secret of creation and immortality to his consort Goddess Parvati at the Amarnath Cave . A Pair of pigeons were mating in the cave and they overheard the teachings and attained immortality. It is said that the two pigeons are ever present in the cave. Sighting a pair of white pigeons in the cave is therefore considered to be highly auspicious and meritorious during the Amarnath

Kettai Nakshatra Female Characteristics – Kettai Birth Star Born Female Character

One of the most important characteristics of Kettai Nakshatra born female is that they will always try to keep their mind calm and happy. Another important character of the birth star is that they will be keen in upholding truth and values. Other Kettai Nakshatra Female Characteristics are given below: Will have lot of relatives and friends. Will have a good health. Will become leaders. Will make friends and get things done through sweet talk. Will have good intelligence. Will show keen interest in cooking especially making sweets. Will like to be independent. Will be interested in sex related matters. Will be interested in luxury.

Anizham Nakshatra Female Characteristics – Anizham Birth Star Born Female Character

One of the most important characteristics of Anizham Nakshatra born female is that they will be lucky. Another important character of the birth star is that they will have a huge appetite. Other Anizham Nakshatra Female Characteristics are given below: Will be forced to stay away from home. Will travel a lot Will like to talk a lot Will never compromise on truth. Unnecessary thoughts and related worries. Will always be in the good books of good people. Will be interested in cooking. Will not be keen in sex related matters.

Kadu Malleswara Temple Dedicated to Shiva in Bangalore

Located off the Sampige Road in Bangalore , Kadu Malleswara Temple is a Shiva Shrine on a hillock surrounded by trees. It is believed that Sage Gautama did penance here. Kadu means ‘forest’ and the simple temple is believed to have been built in the 17th century for the worship of the locals. The Shivling is without a pedestal and rises just off the ground. A small nandi can be seen in front of the lingam. The New Indian Express reports An elderly man who visits the temple often had a few more legends. The story is set in 17th century when a betel leaf merchant rested near a stone on the top of a hillock. He kept another stone next to it and created a fire to boil rice. But the rice turned red with blood spilling out! On seeing this, the merchant fell unconscious. Lord Shiva then appeared in front of him and explained that he was the stone (lingam) and that it was a holy place. On the lord’s direction, the merchant built a temple in the typical Dravidian style of that er