of 3888 m on the Amarnath Mountain, which has a peak of 5186 m. The stalagmite is formed due to the freezing of water drops that fall from the roof of the cave onto the floor, resulting in an upward growth of an ice formation. The stalagmite, regarded as a physical manifestation of Shiva, forms a solid dome shape. Two smaller stalagmites are thought to represent Parvati and Ganesha.

According to the ancient Hindu texts of the Mahabharata