40% of holy shivling melts weeks before Amarnath Yatra - Daily Bhaskar

Jammu: Barely two weeks before the Amarnath Yatra, as much as 40 per cent part of the holy shivling has melted away and has shrunk to half of its actual size. The melting away of the shivling ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra has raised questions whether the pilgrims would be able to catch a glimpse of the holy shivling or not. It is to be noted thousands of pilgrims trek treacherous mountains every year to reach the holy cave during the Amarnath Yatra. The large number of pilgrims inside the cave is bound to raise the temperature of the holy cave further and it is likely cause further damage to the stalagmite figure. Rumours are abuzz that the premature melting of the holy figure could be a result of global warming. Experts have indicated that the reason could also be the presence of a large score of pilgrims and security personnel inside the cave. Expect tighter security this year Meanwhile, asking police to remain extremely vigilant and alert during the coming annual Amarnath Yatra for its peaceful passage, a senior Police officer has called for launch of sustained offensive against the anti-national, anti social elements and terrorists.  "It is time to remain extremely vigilant and alert during the coming Amarnath yatra to be peaceful," Inspector General of Police Jammu zone, Rajesh Kumar told top Police officer of Jammu region. via Science - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG5oRrO8sk-7i_uHPfynMt4FSfx0Q&url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/UP-40-of-holy-shivling-melts-weeks-before-annual-amarnath-yatra-in-jammu-will-pilgr-4291829-PHO.html

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