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Sheshnag Camp, Amarnath Yatra, India

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Sheshnag is the first night halt of the Amarnath Yatra. Thousands of Hindus undertake a pilgrimage to Amarnath, at a height of 3888 meter, in honour of Lord Shiva. This picture was taken at dawn in freezing cold. The snow on the mountains is fresh from previous night's snowfall.

 

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Sheshnag ist das erste Basislager der Amarnath Yatra. Tausende von Hindus pilgern nach Amarnath, um auf Höhe von 3888 Metern Gott Shiva zu ehren. Dieses Bild entstand in der Morgendämmerung bei Eiseskälte. Der Schnee auf den Bergen war frisch in der Nacht davor gefallen.

 

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Camera Canon EOS 5D, Taken on July 1, 2013

 

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Taken on July 1, 2013