Kailas Man-Sarovara
Yatra.
There are no
mountains like the
Himalaya, for in them are Kailas
and Mansarovar. As the dew is
dried up by the morning Sun, so
are the sins of mankind dried up
by the sight of the Himalaya."
=Skanda Puran.
Himalaya, for in them are Kailas
and Mansarovar. As the dew is
dried up by the morning Sun, so
are the sins of mankind dried up
by the sight of the Himalaya."
=Skanda Puran.
Kailas - Mansarovar,is 525 miles from Delhi,
Many of our myths are associated with this
unusual mountain and lake. The Buddhists, the Jains and the Bonpas of Tibet
too, consider this place as abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati
and the lake born from the mind of
Brahma to be a sacred place.
Therefore, it is not surprising that one often comes across Om Mani Padme Hum, hail to the Jewel of creation.
Therefore, it is not surprising that one often comes across Om Mani Padme Hum, hail to the Jewel of creation.
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One has to walk 32 miles to
go around the Mount Kailas 6675 mts.
which is also known as
the centre of the universe in
the Hindu Puranas and the Buddhist texts
, Astpaad in Jain texts and
Yungdruk Gu Tseg nine storey
Swastika Mountain in Bonpa tradition. Its highest point is
Polma-pass at 19000 feet (4515 mtrs). South of
Mount Kailas are Rakastal (4515 m), Mansarovar (4530
m), and further south the
peaks of Gurla Mandhata (7683m).
The circumference of Mansarovar is 58 miles, its depth
is 90 m and total area is 140 square miles.
The lake freezes in the winter and
melt only in spring.
It looks unbelievably fascinating
on moonlit nights. The
circumference of Rakastal , also known
as Ravan Hrid, is 12 miles from the corner of which originates the
Sutlej river.
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To see the grandeur of a mountain one must keep one's distance to understand its form one must move around it, to experience its moods one must see it at sunrise and at sunset. But to truly know it, one must journey the mountain with a Master, an Enlightened Being.
Regarded as the spiritual centre of the universe, Mt. Kailash is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains alike. For Hindus it is on top of this wondrous peak that Lord Shiva resides in an eternal state of meditation, creating the sustaining force that holds the universe together. Tibetans have aptly named this mighty rock as 'The Precious Jewel of The Snow". It is here that the great Tibetan mystic, saint, and poet Milerapa wrote a hundred thousand poems on Buddhism. For Jains, Mt. Kailash is the site where their first Tirthankara achieved enlightenment. For the ancient religion of Bon, it is where their founder descended from the heaven.
Legend according to Tibetan tradition has it, that whenever a certain number of realized beings gather in this location, Gautama Buddha physically manifests himself.
This pilgrimage offers the rare privilege to discover with us the beauty and sacredness of Mt. Kailash. Guided and enveloped by intense meditation process and satsang, the seeker can feel the explosive power of these sacred mountains and the saints who reside in them, thus unraveling the forces of life and our own ultimate potential.
Twelve miles away from Mt. Kailash lies Manasarovar, the most beautiful and sacred lake in the world. It is named by the Tibetans as The Unconquerable Lake' and sits at a height of 15015 ft, with a circumference of 56 miles. Being the highest source of fresh water in the world, this blue and emerald green lake is attributed with healing properties.
The path to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar takes the seeker through Tibet, where an array of temples and stupas, ancient architectures and colorful bazaars are explored and enjoyed. You have to exchange Indian currency into Chinese Yuan (1 yuan =INR 8) Indian Currency of denomination 500 1000 is banned. Duration 28 days.
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