Is the Amarnath Ice Lingam Melting Rapidly? What are the Reasons?

Climate change is rapidly shifting in our country. Even though it is currently the monsoon season, many regions are still not receiving proper rainfall. Heatwaves and humidity persist as usual. Weather experts explicitly state that this is due to the El Niño effect. Its impact is being felt across crops, agriculture, and the general public.

Is the impact of climate change clearly visible not just on them, but on the Amarnath Ice Lingam as well? Doubts are arising. The Amarnath Yatra began just a week ago. Within this single week, the ice lingam appears to be melting. It is reported that a significant portion of the ice lingam has melted away. So far, only a few devotees have been able to view the ice lingam, while many more are still waiting.

Located at an altitude of 3,880 meters above sea level, the Shiva Lingam naturally forms up to a height of 12 feet inside the Amarnath cave. However, due to climate change, global warming, rising temperatures, and heatwaves, the climate inside the cave is also changing, which is why the Amarnath Shiva Lingam is reportedly melting.

Meanwhile, expressing concern over the ice Shiva Lingam melting within the very first week of the pilgrimage, the ‘Shri Amarnath Barfani Langars Organisation’ (SABLO) has requested a comprehensive scientific investigation into this development.

The organization has also urged authorities to strengthen environmental conservation measures to protect the naturally formed ice lingam and the fragile ecosystem surrounding the shrine.