Natural caves of  Lord Shiva (shiv dham) To go to Shiv khori  from Katra,  facilities of taxi or bus are available. Shiv khori is 60km from katra.. The Shiv Khori Shrine is situated amidst lush green mountains at  3.5 Kms tracking distance from Ransoo, the base camp of Holy  Shrine of Shiv Khori. Ransoo (Tehsil Reasi) is situated at a distance  of 80 Kms from Katra (the base camp of Holy Shrine of  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi) & 110 Kms from Jammu.  Buses and light vehicles go upto Ransoo.  Shiv khori is 3 to 4 km away from Ranso by foot one can also rest in the way The pilgrims coming to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi can easily  club their tour with Shivkhori and can make his Darshan  complete by paying obesceince to both Shiva and Shakti.  The light Vehicle are available for Ransoo at Katra and Jammu  on the rates duly approved by the Tourism Department o f Jammu & Kashmir State. Another route to the Shiv Khori Shrine is available from Jammu via Akhnoor-Bhambla .  The village Ransoo is at a distance of 6 KMS from the Reasi-Rajouri Road which branches off from the spot known as Kanda Morh.

There is no well-researched history about the Discovery of this Historic  Shiva Cave and all history is based on various myths.  According to the most important myth, the Shiv Khori cave is believed  to be discovered by a Muslim Shepherd, who in search of his missing  Goats and by chance reached inside the cave.

After reaching there he was very much startled to see a number of  Saints inside the cave, who were impressed by Lord Shivas divine power.  The astonished shepherd also started Pooja there.  Later on, after coming out from the cave, the shepherd disclosed this to a number of other people despite of his promise to saints not to  disclose about them or this cave. It is said that the shepherd after  narrating it to other people had died. According to the myths  it is believed that a number of Famous Saints have been closely associated  with this cave, who had spent decades inside this cave  for spiritual attainment and meditation.

Near Dhak Bangla there is origin place of Dhoodh Ganga.

Main entrance gate of shiv khori. This gate is very different and weird because of its formation. Here you will find many saints who help outsiders.

after 10 to 15 steps the cave becomes very tight and people then have to move ahead by crawling.

after 10 to 15 steps the cave becomes very tight and people then have to move ahead by crawling.

Famous cave shrine of "Shivkhori" situated in District Reasi of J&K  state depicts the natural formation of shivlingum. It is one of the  most venerated cave shrines of Lord Shiva in the region.  The Holy cave is more than 150 mts long & houses 4 feet high  Svayambhu Lingum, which constantly baths in a milky lime  fluid dripping from the ceiling. The cave is full of natural impression  & images of various Hindu Deities & full of divine feelings.  That is why Shivkhori is known as "Home of Gods". The route from Jammu to  Shiv Khori is full of beautiful & picturesque mountains, waterfalls & lakes.

though there is electricity in the caves but after sometime it becomes very dark and tight. People then move ahead with the help of a rope.

Lord Shiva is worshipped in many forms. He is conceived in his unborn  and invisible form as lingum. The "Shiv-Lingum" symbolizes the  power behind the creation. It is believed that at the end of all creation, during the great deluge,  all of the different aspects of God find a resting place in the Lingam.

Om Namoh Shivaya. Shivling insight the cave.

What does Shiv ling means? The word Ling in shiv ling has come from two words that is Leen and Gati. Leen means dissolve and Gati means grow. It means man should dissolve(Leen) in shiva  then he should grow(Gati). (lee+ga)= ling. Most people around the globe think that meaning  of ling in concerned with gent's sex point but this is totally wrong theory. These are my views.  Rajesh Chopra

Here water leaks naturally from the top of cave  exactly on top of shiv ling which is another  example of miracle of lord shiva.

Inside the cave there are pictures of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses which are embossed naturally. This is   another miracle.

There is a very beautiful temple of maa kali nearby. Inside the cave there are pictures of many Hindu Gods and Goddesses which are embossed naturally. This is   another miracle. This cave is around 1 km long. There are celebrations here on shiv ratari.

people have to come back through the same way they went in. END love Rajesh Chopra Other Details of Shiva

In view of the increasing number of pilgrims during the Shivratri Mela, the Shiv Khori Shrine Board has taken up a number of steps to provide more and more facilities to the devotees. Some of projects undertaken are construction of Guest House at village Ransoo, Reception Centre and Pony shed, tile work of entire 3-km long track is nearing completion, plantation of ornamental and medicinal plants on track and development of parks etc. In addition to these other arrangements like electrification of the cave with modern techniques, provision of oxygen and electric generators, exhaust fans, construction of shelter sheds for yatris with toilet facilities near the cave site, 15 shelter sheds enroute Ransoo to cave shrine, railing from the base camp to cave, additional facility of 15,000 gallons drinking water reservoir, proper sanitation, provision of 25 KV capacity electric transformer, clock room, starting of permanent bus services from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu, Police post and Dispensary and a STD PCO are under active consideration of the Shiv Khori Shrine Development Board.
 

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