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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Amarnath Yatra: Pilgrimage to Paradise

Thursday July 24, 2008
The Amarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine, they say, leaves a profound impact of spiritual exaltation on the minds of the pilgrims, who stride through an exceedingly enchanting and enthralling route "upward" to meet the shining glory and greatness of Lord Shiva. "I have never been to anything so beautiful, so inspiring," said Swami Vivekananda recounting his Amarnath experience.

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