The idea of a trek has a sense of achievement but the idea of a pilgrimage is to subdue self.
It's not a sojourn but a journey that occurs both within and outside. Amazingly situated in the Himalayan range of the remote South Western corner of Tibet, Kailash is not only one of the highest spots of the world but a very significant seat of spirituality in the world.
It's a source of four mighty rivers of Asia— Sutlej, Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra. From different religions across the world, millions of people revere this seat of spirituality.
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Hinduism: According to the Hindu faith, Lord Shiva, the destroyer of illusion and ignorance, rests at the summit of a legendary mountain named Kailash. Here, he sits in a state of perennial meditation along with his wife Parvati. He is not just the ultimate ascetic but also the divine master of Tantra.
Dominating with a 21778 ft high presence, the herculean but majestic Mount Kailash is any day more than just a mountain. It's a legend. It's a revelation. It's an epiphany. Pinterest
One description in Vishnu Purana about the mountain states that its four faces are made of crystal, ruby, gold, and lapis lazuli.
It is a pillar of the world and is located at the heart of six mountain ranges symbolizing a lotus.
Jainism: In Jainism, Kailash is relished as Meru Parvat or Sumeru. Ashtapada, the mountain next to Mt Kailash, is the site where the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhadeva, attained nirvana.
Buddhism: Tantric Buddhists believe that Mount Kailash is the dwelling of Buddha Demchok (also known as Chakrasamvara). He represents supreme bliss.
Above everything, the journey to Kailash Mansarovar Trek is a life-changing experience for countless pilgrims who undertake it every year; it teaches them a sense of self as nothing else can.
A sojourner who chooses to be at this roof of the world might feel that the journey is arduous but on the way, it becomes a rewarding one.
After the political and border disturbances across the Chinese-Indian boundary, pilgrimage to the legendary abode of Lord Shiva was stopped in 1954 till 1978. Since then, only a limited number of Indian pilgrims are granted permission. Under the eyes of Chinese and Indian governments, either by a lengthy trek over the Himalayan terrain or journey from Lhasa where flights from Kathmandu are available to Lhasa, the journey takes four night stops.
Kailash is a source of four mighty rivers of Asia— Sutlej, Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra. From different religions across the world, millions of people revere this seat of spirituality. Pinterest
Despite minimal infrastructure, modest guest houses are available for foreign pilgrims while Tibetan pilgrims generally sleep in their own tents.
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