Mount Kailash is an embodiment of faith, spirituality, and hope. It is located in the Earth's center, spreading light and wisdom everywhere. Shaped similarly to an Egyptian pyramid, Mount Kailash is not just a mere huge black stone, it is a mountain of great spiritual and religious significance. 

The great Kailash has a huge fondness for the number ‘4’. Mount Kailash is home to four great religions of this world— Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Bon. The four rivers Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Karnali, and Indus originate from the holy Kailash Parvat in four different directions, dividing the world into four parts. In addition to this, Kailash Mansarovar is also famed for its four eminent faces. There is mystery associated with the appearance of Mount Kailash. Perhaps, people have been discussing Shiva’s face on Kailash for quite a long time.

It is widely held that Mount Kailash is the Axis Mundi of the earth and each of its faces is ideally facing one of the directions completely on the axis. The pilgrims can observe the four faces of Mount Kailash at the time of the Parikrama (Kora) of Kailash Parvat. According to an epic in the Vishnu Purana, each face of Kailash Mountain is made up of different Jewels, and each one depicts four different emotions. Also, there are several mysteries related to the Mount Kailash Shiva face.

If you like to venture into the untold secrets and facts about different holy destinations of India, this blog is an ideal pick for you. Read on to learn the facts about Kailash Mountain.

South Face Of Mount Kailash

The South face of Mount Kailash is the backside of this gigantic mountain on which a spine-like long line is seen passing from the top to the base. According to the Hindu Pilgrims, this long line is considered to be the spine of Lord Shiva. Rakshastal is the point where we get the first glimpse of the holy Kailash Mountain and the face which is visible to us is the South face of Mount Kailash. 

After Rakshastal we will head towards Mansarovar Lake. The South face of Mount Kailash can be spotted right in front of the lake. Yam Dwar is the starting point of Mount Kailash Parikrama. It is here that we come near the South Face of Mount Kailash and see it clearly. According to Vishnu Dharmottara Puran, Lord Shiva is five-faced, out of which 4 faces are gentle, and the fifth face which is the South face is dangerous. Death trembles by looking at the Shiva’s face. It is believed that by worshipping this face of Mount Kailash one gets protection from untimely death. The satellite view of Mount Kailash has been doing rounds on social media which reportedly showcases the man-like smiling face of Shiva which has garnered extensive shares, comments, and likes from netizens.

The first day of Kailash Parvat Parikrama is the most auspicious one as Mount Kailash is visible throughout the day. We move from the South face of Mount Kailash to the West face of Mount Kailash followed by the North Face of Mount Kailash. The South Face of Mount Kailash is believed to be made up of Lapis Lazuli and the face of this snow-covered face reflects majesty and splendour.
 

West Face Of Mount Kailash

On the First Day, Mount Kailash Parikrama 10 km starts from Yamdwar where the South face of the Kailash is visible and we trek towards Dirapuk where the North face of the Kailash is visible. As we trek for about 2 to 3 hours and cover a midway distance, the South Face of Mount Kailash is replaced by the West face of Mount Kailash and as we move further the West Face of Mount Kailash is replaced by the North Face of Mount Kailash. It is said that if you meticulously observe this face of the mountain you can spot a massive human-like face on its surface. The Bhole Bhakts believe it to be the face of Lord Shiva. The West Face of Mount Kailash is believed to be made up of Ruby. It embraces the aura of compassion and benevolence. 

The Mount Kailash satellite images by NASA have captured all the sides and four faces of Mount Kailash. The images captured and circulated on social media have thrilled netizens as they showcase the shadowy appearance of Shiva on Kailash. 
 

North Face of Mount Kailash

The North Face of Mount Kailash is the most popular one. The most featured photos of Mount Kailash that are widely seen on websites, magazines, newspapers, etc are of the North Face of Mount Kailash. The North Face is visible as you hike to reach Dirapuk on the first day of Mount Kailash Parikrama. When going for Charansparsh you can get even closer to the North Face of this sacred mountain. This is one of the most surreal sights of Kailash Mountain as North Face is the face of Mount Kailash which is visible between two mountains. 

Surprisingly, many tourists have deeply realized the presence of Shiva on Kailash. When the sun's rays fall on the face of Mount Kailash, it shines like gold, hence giving Mt. Kailash the name Golden Kailash. The North Face of Mount Kailash is believed to be made up of Gold. It has crisp and sharp features that showcase an intimidating and menacing feeling. Needless to say, Mount Kailash of Shiva holds great significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva from around the world. 

East Face Of Mount Kailash

The East face of Kailash Mountain can be spotted only at a distance. It is clearly visible when going for the Inner Parikrama of Mount Kailash. You can also get a glimpse of the East face on the second day of outer Parikrama of Mount Kailash when we start from Dirapuk and reach Dolma La Pass- the highest point of Kailash Parikrama and descend towards Gauri Kund. After this point, the view of the East face of Mount Kailash starts to diminish and hide behind other mountain peaks. The East Face of Mount Kailash is believed to be made of crystal and is the most mysterious face of Mount Kailash.   

Mount Kailash has always been the epitome of magnificence. The slight shadowy face of Lord Shiva at Mount Kailash has been captured by satellite. To experience the beauty of these four faces of Mount Kailash, promise yourself the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra at least once in a lifetime. The pictures of the Kailash Shiva Face that have surfaced online have grabbed the eyeballs of the netizens. 

Well, many believe that the Kailash Parvat Mystery is related to its unclimbed status, and the shadowy appearance of Shiva’s face at Mount Kailash. If this blog fascinates you to go for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from India, reach out to our team of Kailash Yatra experts to get the best travel solutions for Kailash Yatra.