14 Nov,2023
Revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of Bon religion.Hindus worship it as Shiva's abode, while Tibetan Buddhists see it as a representation of Buddhist cosmology.
Scientifically discovered as the axis of rotation of the celestial sphere.Mentioned in Vedas and Ramayana, it is connected to significant global monuments.Stonehenge in England is 6666 km away, and both Poles are at specific distances from Mount Kailash.
Despite attempts, no human has successfully reached the peak, considered forbidden in Hindu scriptures.Challenges include rough weather, altitude sickness, and misleading trails.Milarepa, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, is said to have scaled it in the 11th Century.
Described in Vedas as a stairway between heaven and earth.Pandavas, from Mahabharata, climbed it for Moksha, with Yudhishthira being the only one allowed entry to heaven.
Lord Shiva's abode, where the Om symbol is believed to form naturally with snow deposition.Seen as a divine creation by devotees.
Claims of time traveling due to the air on the mountain causing rapid aging.Story of climbers from Siberia experiencing decades of aging after crossing a forbidden line.Trekkers report rapid nail and hair growth during and after visits.
Mount Kailash is home to two lakes, Mansarovar and Rakshas Tal.Mansarovar resembles the sun and holds spiritual significance, while Rakshas Tal resembles the crescent moon.
Captivates scientists with its pyramid shape, symmetry, and size.Russian scientists suggest it appears too perfect to be a natural occurrence.Draws parallels with the pyramids of Egypt, raising questions about its origin.