Monday, February 16, 2026

What are some amazing facts about Mount Kailash?


Kailash : This Himalayan abode of Lord Shiva means bestower of serenity.

It is the most sacred shrine or pilgrimage for many devout Hindus.

Om : In evening ; shadow cast by Kailash appears like Om or Pranav (Nada Brahm)

Sacred :It is treated as sacred pilgrimage by Hinduism ; Buddhists ; Bon sect and Jainism.

Its four faces are known as proverbial reservoir of precious metals.

Crystals : Its eastern face is known to possess Crystals.

Rubies : Its western face is known to possess Rubies.

Gold : Its northern face is known to possess Gold.

Lapis Lazuli : Its southern face is known to possess Lapis Lazuli.

Rivers : It is also known as original source of four known Indian rivers.

Satluj : This river flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

Sindhu : This river (Indus) flows through from Jammu and Kashmir and Leh.

Brahmputra : This river flows through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Karnali : This river flows through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Aging : Mountaineers and pilgrims claim ; one ages soon within few days in its vicinity.

Forbidden : After unsuccessful attempts ; China and Nepal banned mountaineers from climbing it.

Magnetic : Some research studies claim ; its magnetic field stops all from entering its inner area.

Mirror : Well, its southern face suddenly becomes mirror and many can see their self in it.

Facts : It is known as living Shiva or Yogic abode of Lord Shiva family.

It also happens to be one of the most arduous pilgrimages or journeys across the world.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Shambo Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai !

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