Mysterious Mount Kailash

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Mount Kailash is a holy place located in western Tibet. Situated at an altitude of 6,656 meters above sea level, the mountain is considered a holy place by countless people of Hindu, Buddhist, Ban and Jain faiths. According to Hindu belief, this mountain is the abode of Lord Shiva and the center of the world. Again according to Jainism the mountain is the place where their ancestor Rishabhnatha found the path. Tibetan Buddhists believe that this mountain is the abode of Chakrasamvara representing unlimited happiness. Kailash is a swastika mountain to Vana Dharma, which represents spiritual power.

According to religious beliefs, several miracles have been happening in this mountain and its surrounding areas since long ago. These events can be heard from people. There has been an investigation but no conclusion has been reached so far. Today's writing is about some such mysteries surrounding Mount Kailash.

Mount Kailash; Image source: Isha Foundation

Mount Kailash in the Himalayas is not the highest mountain in the Himalayas, but no one has climbed this peak. Because, it is believed that climbing Mount Kailash is tantamount to insulting the gods. But according to ancient legend, a Buddhist monk named Milarepa climbed the mountain. Four climbers died while climbing this mountain. Be it religious beliefs or natural reasons, climbing Mount Kailash is a taboo.

According to scientists, the peak of Mount Kailash is actually a man-made vacuum pyramid, and it is surrounded by more than 100 smaller pyramids. According to initial estimates, the height of the pyramid complex is between 100 and 1,800 meters, while the height of the Egyptian pyramids is only 146 meters. If this hypothesis is true, it would be larger than any known pyramid today.

In terms of religious beliefs, it is considered as the center of the earth. But it has its specialty in terms of geographical location. Because, its distance from Stonehenge in UK is 6,666 km, which is also the distance from Kailash to the North Pole. Moreover, the distance of way from Kailash to the South Pole is,332 km, which is exactly as much as the distance from the North Pole or Stonehenge.

According to some scientists, the Kailash Mountains have a power that invigorates the body and mind. It is said that those who spend 12 hours around Kailash grow hair and nails as much as two weeks of normal time!

At the foot of Mount Kailash there are two lakes. One is Manas Sarovar Lake and another is Rakshas Tal Lake. Manas Sarovar lake is sacred and is a fresh water lake. Again Rakshas Tal Hrad is a salt water lake known as ghost lake. Manas Sarovar has a circular shape resembling the sun and Rakshas Tal looks like a crescent moon. That is why the two lakes represent light and darkness respectively.

Manas Sarovar Lake and Rakshas Tal Lake; Image source: Eugene Kaspersky

When the sun sets, the shadow of the mountain falls in a way that resembles the religious symbol Swastika, which is considered an auspicious sign among Hindus.

Kailash in the Himalayas and the nearby Manas Sarovar lake give birth to the Indus, Ganges, Sutlej and Brahmaputra rivers in Asia. From there, four rivers flow for thousands of miles and fall into the Indian Ocean.

When viewed from the south, Mount Kailash appears to have the Om symbol on it. Especially the huge ice craters and horizontal rock formations from the mountain peaks form such shapes due to geological reasons. But from a religious point of view, this matter is related to faith.

On the snow-covered Mount Kailash, the symbol of Om emerges; Image source: Trip Advisor

As mentioned in Vedas, the holy Holy Writ of Hindus, Mount Kailash is a stairway between heaven and earth. According to the Mahabharata, the Pandavas climbed Mount Kailash with their only companion, Draupadi, to attain moksha. On their way to heaven, all but Yudhishthira slipped one by one while climbing the peak. It is believed that the gates of heaven were opened only for Yudhisthira. The four slopes of the pyramid-shaped Mount Kailash face the four directions of the compass, making it a symbol of perfection. Devotees truly believe that it's the gateway to heaven.

Mount Kailash is made up of granite. The four faces of this mountain are facing the four directions, i.e. North, South, East and West. According to religious belief, this mountain emits different energies from its four directions. The ancient Hindu scripture Vishnu Purana clearly describes that the west face of Mount Kailash is made of limestone or Padmaragamani, the south face is made of sapphires, the north face is made of gold and the east face is made of precious stones like crystal. This is another hot topic about the mystery of Mount Kailash.

Separate pictures of the four sides of Mount Kailash; Image source: Aradhya Tour

Some claim that they hear strange whispers from Mount Kailash at night. Actually, this is the mystery of Mount Kailash. Also documented in a book written by Ernst Muldschiff. He explains about the strange whispers coming from the silent palace on Mount Kailash.

Dr. Ernst Muldschiff; Image source: Russia Beyond

Dr. the other night. Muldashif and his team members heard an eerie sound of falling rocks which seemed to come from within Mount Kailash. According to him, it is very possible that some living beings still live inside the pyramids of Mount Kailash.

This is one of the mysteries of Mount Kailash that has been debated for a long time. According to Tibetan gurus, the area around Mount Kailash has supernatural powers that cannot be described. In fact, Tibetans also believe that the mystical city of Shambhala is also located in the area around Mount Kailash. According to Buddhist beliefs, Siddhas and ascetics still live in the mystical city of Shambhala.

Many people say that Mount Kailash is hollow from inside. Some have also claimed that the word 'Om' comes from Mount Kailash. Some scientists claim that this sound is actually the sound of ice. It is said that when sound and light meet, the word 'Om' is produced.

The natural beauty of Kailash is extraordinary; Image source: Medium

The mysterious light of Manas Sarovar lake is the biggest mystery of Kailash. Mysterious lights have been seen over Manas Sarovar lake several times. Besides, there are several theories surrounding this mountain about aliens. Many explorers have reported seeing mysterious lights around Mount Kailash as well as 'alien ships'! Many believe that Kailash is actually a secret city of aliens, where they come and meet at certain times.

But despite all these mysteries, Mount Kailash occupies a unique place from the religious point of view. Even if you cannot unravel the mystery of this mountain, its natural beauty will surely captivate people.