Divine grace of Lord Shiva

Sir,

Evoking a sense of tranquility, to express the themes of divine love, devotion to Lord Shiva, the Shrine of Shri Amarnath ji is undoubtedly “a Heavenly Abode”, a rewarded gift of Nature ipso facto “a Realm of Paradise” on Indian soil in the UT of J&K.

The panorama of the Holy Ice Lingam Shrine of Lord Shiva is surrounded by the snow clad hillocks, sharing way to pleasant aroma around it. To find solace of mind to achieve a unique perfection of our religious notions, the pilgrims start their journey from two-fold tracks of Baltal in Ganderbal District and Nunwan, Pahalgam in Anantnag District. Despite the cowardice of our neighbouring country (shown in at Baisaran in Pahalgam) the over-zealous pilgrims drawn from the different parts of the country, are continually paying their obeisance at the Holy Cave situated in the heart of the Himalayas.

I can’t express my words for the bouncy rebuff of our security personnel shown during its “Operation Sindoor” under the able guidance of our Prime Minister.

Above all, prior to the starting of Yatra, the whole heartedness of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in reviewing the preparedness of Yatra arrangements speaks entirely to be cataloged in golden words. His far-sighted vigil on every sphere, ensuring sufficient security arrangements for Yatris, has successfully crossed nearly five Lakhs. The installation of various Langars & Medical Camps, enroute both the tracks of journey transcends the hilly-terrain with scenic beauty of 7 kms. from Baltal side and 36 kms. from Pahalgam. The devotees not only from India but also from various parts of the world trek their journey for having early Darshan of the Shiv Lingam at the Holy Cave. The administration of J&K UT also plays a pivotal role to make it a memorable journey whole the life.

In the present critical time, let us all of us vow and pray to the Eternal Supreme Being, the Almighty Lord Shiva, for peace and prosperity of all human beings, to surmount the scale of a Developed Nation.

Prof Khem Raj Biotra (Retd)

45/9 Udhampur.