Amarnath Yatra: Darshan of Baba Barfani is considered incomplete without seeing a pigeon, this tradition has been going on for centuries

Amarnath Yatra is performed every year in the month of Sawan. This year Amarnath Yatra is starting from 03 July. At the same time, Amarnath Yatra will end on Sawan Purnima Tithi. In simple words, Amarnath Yatra will start from 03 July and will end on 09 August. Registration service for Amarnath Yatra has started. Devotees can register for Amarnath Yatra through online service.

On this auspicious occasion, Baba Barfani is worshipped. It is mentioned in Sanatan scriptures that by performing Amarnath Yatra, one gets fruits equivalent to Ashwamedha Yagna. On the other hand, by visiting Amarnath Ji , the devotee gets infallible and everlasting fruits. Along with this, all wishes are fulfilled. It is said that life becomes blessed by the darshan of Baba Barfani. For this, a large number of devotees from the country and abroad do the Amarnath Yatra for the darshan of Baba Barfani. But do you know that the darshan of Baba Barfani is considered incomplete without seeing the pigeon? Let's know everything about it-

Why is it necessary to see a pigeon? (Baba Barfani pigeon story)

The leela of Mahadev, the God of Gods, is incomparable. Lord Shiva protects the universe through his leela. For this Lord Shiva is called eternal. According to 'Amarnath Mahatmya' of Bhrigu Samhita, in ancient times Mahadev, the Lord of Gods, was performing Tandava (dance) in the evening. At that time 'Mahadamaruk Gana' also started dancing. At that time the Mahadamaruk Ganas started saying “Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru”.

Seeing and hearing this, Mahadev, the God of Gods, became angry. He said to his followers in anger- You people have interrupted my dance by saying "Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru". For this, I curse you all that you will stay here for a long time. Also, you will keep saying "Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru Kuru" for eternity.

You will save the devotees who come to this place and see me. You will remove all their sorrows. You will destroy their sins. For this they will also see you (Amarnath Yatra customs). It is said that the pilgrimage is not successful without the darshan of 'Mahadamruk Gana'. These 'Mahadamruk Gana' are pigeons.

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