Other Pilgrim Centers of Lord Shiva

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Kailash Yatra
This is the most important of all the Shiva pilgrimages. Kailash is a name of mountain in Tibet (China). It is the abode of Lord Shiva himself. It is a tough pilgrimage, and is annually organised by Govt of India with the help of Govt’s of Nepal & China. Pilgrims have to undergo medical fitness tests to see whether they can stand the rigorous journey.

Amarnath Yatra

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This is another very famous annual Yatra. It starts on Raksha Bandhan Day and is a month long period few days after the Guru Poornima in monsoons. In a large cave in higher reaches of Himalayan mountains in Kashmir a largeShivlinga of ice is naturally formed every year. This alone is seen as Lord Amarnath. Now, the pilgrims have to first register themselves with the Govt of J&K before undertaking this great & adventurous Yatra.

Five Panchamahabhuta Shivlinga
They are all situated in South India where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of five basic elements. They are :
1. Akasa : Chidambareshwar (Chidambaram)
2. Vayu : Kalahastishwar (near Tirupati)
3. Agni : Arunachalam (Tiruvanamalai)
4. Jala : Jambukeshwar (Near Sriramgam)
5. Prithvi : Shivkanchi (in Kanchi)
Lord Pashupatinath
On the southern side of River Vaghmati is situated the capital of Nepal – Kathmandu. In the devpattan locality is situated this famous temple.

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