Amarnath Cave

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:accessibility seasonal
gptkbp:associated_with Hindu pilgrimage
gptkbp:cave_cultural_significance important to Hindu culture
gptkbp:cave_legislation gptkb:protected_area
gptkbp:cave_mythology associated with Hindu mythology
gptkbp:cave_pilgrimage gptkb:Amarnath_Yatra
gptkbp:cave_season July to August
gptkbp:cave_symbolism symbol of faith
gptkbp:cave_system gptkb:limestone
gptkb:Amarnath_Cave_System
gptkb:historical_significance
karst topography
approximately 30 meters
scenic beauty
approximately 100 meters
important for local economy
cold
limited access
ancient
limited species
none known
difficult terrain
annual religious events
efforts in place
basic amenities available
local communities involved
restricted in some areas
various local legends
high altitude sickness
trekking required
helicopter services available
requires precautions
high security during pilgrimage
managed by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board
recognized pilgrimage site
gptkbp:cave_traditions various rituals performed
gptkbp:climate alpine
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Lord_Shiva
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Baba_Rishi
gptkbp:famous_event Shravan Mela
gptkbp:features gptkb:ice_Shiva_Lingam
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Skanda_Purana
gptkbp:height 3,888 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amarnath Cave
gptkbp:location gptkb:Jammu_and_Kashmir
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Pahalgam
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Amarnath_Yatra
gptkbp:significance gptkb:religious_site
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:religious_site
gptkbp:visitors hundreds of thousands annually
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kashmir
gptkb:Jammu_and_Kashmir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5