Have you ever been fascinated by a mountain? Are you an orophile? If you enjoy being closer to the mountains, this blog holds many amazing facts and information about the world’s most debated and fascinating mountain. Well, all the mountains may look similar. However, not all of them are the same. A few are believed to be sacred and have a lot of mythological tales surrounding them. One such mountain is Mount Kailash—one of the world’s holiest mountains. This mountain is not like any other ordinary peak. For centuries, this mountain has been venerated and considered as hallowed peak in the four major religions of the world. Do you know the Kailash Parvat location? It’s located in the Tibetan plateau and at the trijunction between India, China, and Nepal. 

In Hinduism, Mount Kailash is believed to be the celestial abode of Lord Shiva. In Buddhism, it is home to Demchok (Buddhist tantric deity) and Rishabhnatha—the first Tirthankar of Jains attained salvation here. While Kailash Mansarovar unites four different faiths of the world, it is even the originator of four rivers—the Indus, Brahmaputra, Karneli, and Sutlej.  

Kailash Mansarovar holds great spiritual significance for different religions, but it remains shrouded in mystery. Many researchers, tourists, and scientists have tried to discover the Mount Kailash mystery. Whether’s the mountain’s unclimbed status or the pyramid-like structure, Mount Kailash has always intrigued people with its uncanny charm. 

Read this blog to find out about the mysteries of Mount Kailash. Let us unlock the secrets of Mount Kailash to make the most of our journey. 

The Pyramid Structure Of Mount Kailash 

Mount Kailash's unusual diamond-like structure suggests that it is not completely a mountain, rather it is a pyramid. The mountain has four sharp inclined faces each believed to be sacred. Scientists who have studied the mountain’s topography and structure have proclaimed that it has a pyramidal shape resembling a vast cathedral. A theory has sparked a debate that suggests that Mount Kailash could be a man-made structure and not a mountain. 
Have you ever spotted Mount Kailash Shiva face? NASA has even captured Shiva’s face on Mount Kailash and the pictures of it are viral on social media. 

Mount Kailash is the Centre Of the Universe

Did you know? Mount Kailash is widely held as the center of the universe. This holy mountain is believed to be a cosmic axis balancing the metaphysical energies of the world. According to popular belief globally, Mount Kailash serves as the connection between heaven and earth. Several sages and monks have meditated closer to Mount Kailash and attained salvation. In fact, in Hinduism, Lord Shiva—the God of destruction and regeneration also meditates at the holy peak of Kailash. It is the home of Lord Shiva and the focal point of the world. Often regarded as the ‘Stairway to heaven’, Mount Kailash is the only mountain that regulates the energies of the universe. As the celestial pole and geographic pole, it expresses a point of connection between sky and earth where the four compass directions meet. Mount Kailash is believed to be connecting other ranges of the world at equal distances. It is 6666 kilometers from Stonehenge, 6666 kilometers from the North Pole, and 13332 kilometers from the South Pole. In the Tibetan language, Mount Kailash is known as ‘Gang Rinpoche’. It is also known as Mount Meru in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. This is one of the most beguiling Kailash Mansarovar mysteries. 

Time Travel Happens In Kailash Parvat Region

Did you ever feel at a hill station that the time was slipping away? Many tourists, explorers, and pilgrims have experienced this strange phenomenon at Kailash Parvat. People have seen a sudden growth in their nails and hair within 12 hours of reaching closer to Mount Kailash. Many have even felt that they are aging much faster. Such a strange phenomenon has occurred with many tourists. Nobody till today could discover the cause behind the rapid process of aging at Kailash Mansarovar. This phenomenon is unique to this place and can’t be observed to felt in any other mountainous region. 

Mount Kailash Is An Unclimbed Peak

Hey, do you like mountaineering? Does climbing fascinate you? One of the interesting facts about Mount Kailash is that climbing activities are not permitted there. Except for Milarepa—the Tibetan spiritual poet, nobody has ever made the summit of Mount Kailash. In fact, no climbing has been recorded for centuries. The ones who tried to summit it either failed or faced troubles due to turbulent weather in the region. Mount Kailash till today remains one of the world’s unclimbed peaks. British mountaineers—RC Wilson and Hugh Routledge were amongst the Mount Kailash climbers who failed to climb the mountain.

The Abode Of Lord Shiva 

According to Hindu scriptures, Mount Kailash is known as the abode of Lord Shiva (the God of destruction). He resides here with his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva or Mahadev is believed to supreme God in the Shavaite tradition. Lord Shiva, who is the destructor and regenerator of this universe is said to wear the bones of the dead. It is said that he used to smear himself in ashes - signifying the burning of the lower desires. Lord Shiva is also known as ‘Mahakal’ or the God beyond time. He is the only God who can change past, present, and future. Ravana—the King of demons once tried to uplift Mount Kailash to take Lord Shiva with him to Sri Lanka. However, he faced Lord Shiva’s wrath, and his hands were stuck while lifting the gigantic Kailash Parvat. And so, he was advised by Nandi to recite Shiva Tandav Stotram to please Lord Shiva. The Shiva Tandav Stotram was recited and composed by Ravana at Kailash Mansarovar. 

The Twin Lakes At Kailash Mansarovar 

The two beautiful freshwater lakes—Mansarovar and Rakshastal are located at Kailash Mansarovar. While Lake Mansarovar is believed to be the world’s holiest Lakes with sacred waters, Rakshastal is a saltwater Lake that is said to represent darkness and negativity. Pilgrims carry the holy water of Lake Mansarovar as they return from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Do you know the Mansarovar Lake mystery? According to the scriptures, Lake Mansarovar was first idealized by Lord Brahma before it was materialized physically. The word ‘Mansarovar’ is derived from two words—’ Manas’ (Mind) and Sarovar (Pond). 

If these mind-boggling facts about the Kailash mountain mystery fascinate you, keep reading our blogs for more such interesting information on temple tourism and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.