Shri Amarnath Cave Temple

Location: Jammu and Kashmir , Himachal Pradesh

Main deities: Shiva

Shri Amarnath Cave Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 3,888 meters (12,756 feet) in the Himalayas. The temple is located inside a cave and is known for its natural ice lingam (an iconic representation of Lord Shiva) which is formed by the freezing of water droplets that drip from the cave's roof. The temple is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is also one of the 51 Shakt…