Amarnath Ice Shivling Melts Early in 2023 Yatra as Climate Change and Pilgrim Footfall Accelerate Disappearance

The Amarnath Cave's sacred ice Shivling has melted rapidly within a week of the annual Yatra, with devotees attributing its disappearance to climate change and heavy pilgrim footfall. Despite this, the 57-day pilgrimage continues, with thousands visiting the spiritually significant cave, expressing unshaken faith.