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Lord Shiva sits in a pose of eternal meditation on Mount Kailash. It is said that the spiritual power that sustains the universe originates from here. The ancient text Rigveda mentions the Himalayas, their formation and sanctity. Mount Kailash, the holiest peak of the Himalayas, is believed to have been formed three million years ago. Today we will learn about Kailash Mansarovar, which is called heaven on earth.
Kailash Mansarovar is heaven on earth
Kailash Mansarovar is located in Tibet. Mount Kailash is called 'Kangrinbok' i.e. precious gem. According to legend, Lord Shiva performs a cosmic dance on a mountain peak while maintaining the balance of the universe. Kailash Mansarovar is considered the axis of the universe. Where heaven meets earth.
Apart from this, Mansarovar Lake and Rakshatal Lake are also considered sacred. It is said that those who take a dip in Mansarovar get the darshan of heaven. The southern part of Mount Kailash is considered sapphire, the eastern part crystal, the west ruby and the north gold.
The challenging journey makes the devotees Shiva-filled
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra usually takes 14 days. In which devotees undertake a difficult journey facing challenging climb and harsh weather conditions. According to devotees, the verses of Sri Rudrashtakam 'Tuparadri Sankasha Gauram Gamiram, Manobhoot Koti Prama Sri Siyaram, Sphoornamauli Kallolini Charu Ganga, Lasaddalbalendu Kanthe Bhujanga' are sung during this journey.
That is, one who is as grand and sacred as the Himalayas, whose body is adorned with the flames and adornments of millions of Kamadevas, whose head is seated on the holy river Ganga, whose forehead is adorned with the moon and whose neck is decorated with snakes, Mahadev is seen with snakes.
Special for Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism
Apart from Hinduism, Kailash Mansarovar is also special for Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs and Tibet's Yungdung Bon religion. The first Tirthankara of Jainism, Rishabh Dev, attained spiritual liberation here. In Buddhism, Mount Kailash is known as Meru. Which is associated with the meditation of Lord Buddha. Tonpa Shenrab, the founder of Yungdung Bon religion in Tibet, declared Mansarovar a holy place. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, meditated here.