Several reports say the ice lingam at the Amarnath shrine is melting faster than in previous years, with observers reporting it has already melted by more than 90% and is close to disappearing only days after the start of the 57-day Amarnath yatra. The yatra’s season runs over roughly two months, and the shrine’s ice formation is expected to persist and gradually change as temperatures rise and weather conditions shift during the pilgrimage period. Sources cited in the reports attribute the rapid melting to the ongoing environmental conditions, though they do not offer a single confirmed cause in the available accounts. The reports note that the lingam’s visible size and shape are diminishing quickly within a short span of time, raising concerns among devotees and monitoring teams about how long it will remain present during the remainder of the pilgrimage. The accounts emphasize the observed reduction in the ice lingam’s presence early in the yatra rather than providing new official measurements beyond those claims.
Amarnath ice lingam reportedly melts rapidly days into 57-day yatra
Several reports say the ice lingam at the Amarnath shrine is melting faster than in previous years, with observers reporting it has already melted by more than 90% and is close to disappearing only da...
- The Amarnath ice lingam is reportedly melting rapidly during the early days of the 57-day yatra.
- Reports say the ice lingam has melted by more than 90%.
- Some accounts say the lingam is close to disappearing within days of the yatra’s start.
- The reports link the change to prevailing environmental conditions during the pilgrimage period.
- The yatra continues for about 57 days after starting, with the lingam expected to be monitored throughout.
According to several reports, the ice lingam has melted by over 90% and has almost disappeared just days into the 57-day Amarnath yatra.
3 hours agoAccording to several reports, the ice lingam has melted by over 90% and has almost disappeared just days into the 57-day Amarnath yatra.
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