Amarnath is mostly crowded during the Shravan festival (July/August) when a procession starts form Srinagar to Amarnath led by Chari Saheb, the holy scepter. The festival is held to celebrate the formation of ice Shivalinga on the full moon day.
The holy shrine of Amarnath is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites is situated 145 km from Srinagar, the capital of the North Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.Amarnath is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites .