Mount Kailash is more than just a mountain, it is a symbol of spirituality, faith, & divinity, each culture has conferred it a unique name, signifying its deep significance.
In Sanskrit, it is called "Kailāsa" (कैलास), derived from "kelāsa" (केलास), meaning "crystal", reflects its pure, divine, & mystical nature.
For Hindus, it is the “Kailash Parvat’’, the sacred home of Lord Shiva, representing his eternal presence & cosmic energy.
Buddhists regard Mount Kailash as the "navel of the universe," the focal point from where all cosmic energy flows.
Mount Kailash is considered the Axis Mundi, the center of the universe, revered as "Gang Rinpoche" (Precious Snow Mountain), a place where spiritual and physical realms converge.
Jains call Mount Kailash "Ashtapada," believing it to be the site where their first Tirthankara- Rishabhanatha, attained enlightenment.
They named it "Water’s Flower", “Mountain of Sea Water” & "Nine Stacked Swastikas Mountain", considered the abode of sky goddess Sipaimen, symbolizing cosmic energy & balance.
"Gang Tise," meaning "Mountain of Ice or Cool". It is associated with the origins of Asia's legendary rivers, symbolizing purity and the force of water giving life.