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♠️TRIP TO THE HOME OF GODS♠ Written by- _LibraChild_
"If you can be with Kailash, even for a few moments, life will never again be the same for you. It is a phenomenon beyond all human imagination." -Sadhguru (during the Kailash Yatra)
Nestled in the laps of gigantic mountains of Himalayas, lie the crystal blue waters of the serene and tranquil Mansarovar Lake near the Mount Kailash. Together, they are often referred to as the 'Pillar of the World'. The Lake is surrounded by the snowy Mount Kailash standing at the astonishing height of 21,778 ft.
The stories and myths related to this natural wonder dates back to the time beyond human comprehension. Beliefs of sages have marked this place as one of the rarest areas where anyone can attain nirvana.
As awe-inspiring and promising is its tales of magical beauty are, the path to the destination of thousands of pilgrims every year is equally difficult and harsh.
LOCATION
Lake Mansarovar, nourished by the Kailash Glaciers, sits near the Mouth Kailash of Tibet.
It's 15,060 ft high above the sea level with a depth of around 300 ft. The Lake is close to the mouth of the origin of the river Sutlej. Sources of many other rivers like Indus, Brahmaputra and Karnali lies near this region.
The freshwater Lake itself is circular with the circumference of about 88km.
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HISTORY & RELIGIOUS IMPORTANCE-
The Holy Lake holds as much significance in the mythology of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bön religion as much as it's world-renowned beauty.
It is said in the Hindu culture, that Lake Mansarovar was the first lake that formed in the mind of the supreme Creator, Brahma, after which it came into existence on Earth. Hence, the name, that is derived from Sanskrit, Manas = mind, Sarovar = lake.
In Hinduism, this lake is said to be the personification of purity and everything pious. He or she, who took a sip or bathed in the waters of the mountain, is said to be purged of all their mortal sins and a place in the abode of the deity, Shiva, after their death. Some say that Shiva and his wife, Parvati, used to meditate near the lake.
In Buddhism, the legendary lake is said to be the place where Gautama Buddha was conceived by Queen Maya. It's reported in the Buddhist Literature that Buddha, in his later life, came to the lake to stay and meditate many times.
There are a lot of monasteries near the shores of the Lake, Chiu Monastery being the most famous of them all. The architecture of the Chiu Monastery is alluring as it seems like the Monastery has been carved out of the mountain rock itself!
