Mount Kailash is the first of the four holy mountains in Tibet, and it is also the common holy mountain of four religions including Bon (also known as Bon religion, the indigenous religion of the Tibetan people), Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
THE WORLD'S HIGHEST UNCONQUERED MOUNTAIN
Kailash or Kangrinboqe, located in the remote southwest of Tibet, China, is revered by over a billion Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains (Indian religions) as the world's most sacred mountain. Hindus believe it to be the abode of the god Shiva.
Over 1,000 km west of Tibet's capital Lhasa is the sacred mountain Kailash.
Mount Kailash, a towering 6,638 m high mountain located in southwestern Tibet, has long attracted human attention and curiosity because of its magnificent beauty and the mysterious mysteries surrounding it.
The journey to the mountain requires perseverance as there are no direct flights, trains or buses operating nearby, and travel is difficult and dangerous. The three-day pilgrimage, known as “The Kora”, starts from the town of Darchen at 4,600 m and culminates at Drolma La-Pass at 5,650 m. People walk around the mountain three times clockwise, or counterclockwise, depending on their beliefs.
The mountain is known to the world as the "spiritual universe", which the Buddhist scriptures call Mount Sumeru.
Many believe that circling the mountain three times will erase all sins of a lifetime. At a site called Shiva-tsal, visitors leave behind mementos such as clothes and locks of hair to signify that their sad, unsatisfactory past lives have been left behind.
To date, no one has climbed the summit in a way that has been approved by local authorities. According to the Times of India, climbing Mount Kailash is forbidden because Tibet fears that it will affect the sanctity and sacredness of the mountain. According to legend, a monk named Milarepa once climbed to the top and returned to warn people not to disturb the supreme being resting on the mountain.
Mount Kailash has a near-perfect pyramid shape, with four pointed planes facing the four cardinal directions of East, West, South, and North. This reminds many people of the image of the sacred mountain Meru in Hindu legend, considered the pillar of the universe.
Kailash has a rugged terrain with steep cliffs, harsh weather and high risk of avalanches. Therefore, conquering the mountain peak is full of dangers and challenges that are difficult for humans to overcome.
This mountain is very sacred and mysterious, covered in snow all year round, with many unique and mysterious patterns.
Although no one has been recognized to have conquered Kailash, there have been several attempts by explorers and climbers. However, all these attempts have been unsuccessful, or they have only reached a certain height.
In 2006, the Tibetan government officially banned climbing Mount Kailash to protect the environment and local culture. However, visitors can still take part in pilgrimages around the mountain or visit monasteries and other attractions in the area.
Mount Kailash has always held many mysteries and attracted human curiosity. Conquering this peak is not only a physical challenge but also a spiritual journey that requires purity and devotion.
MYSTERIES SURROUNDING THE SACRED MOUNTAIN
Mysterious Energy
Many explorers and visitors claim to feel a particularly powerful energy when they are near Kailash. Many visitors to Kailash share that they feel a sense of joy, peace, and serenity spread throughout their bodies. Some believe that Kailash has the ability to heal both physically and mentally. They come here to pray for health, luck, and safety. In rare cases, some people report experiencing changes in their consciousness after visiting Kailash, such as having new, creative ideas or sensing spiritual messages.
Famous for its sacredness, today only a few thousand pilgrims make the journey to Kailash each year.
Although the experiences of spiritual energy at Kailash have not been scientifically proven, several theories have been put forward to explain this phenomenon due to Kailash being located in an area with a high magnetic field, which can affect the human brain and body, leading to unusual feelings and experiences.
Mysterious Crack
On the southern slope of the sacred Mount Kailash, nestled among the sheer cliffs, lies a giant crack known as the “Gate of Death”. This crack, some 150 meters long and more than 30 meters wide, has been a subject of curiosity and has captured the imagination of people for centuries.
Many believe that the "Gate of Death" is not just a crack, but a mysterious passageway to other dimensions or a place where human souls are taken after death. This belief stems from ancient legends and strange experiences of some visitors who have come near the crack.
The legend of the crack gave rise to many man-made fantasies.
According to some legends, the "Gate of Life and Death" is the place where sacred gods travel between worlds. This belief is common in Buddhist and Hindu beliefs, which regard Kailash as the center of the universe.
Some visitors who have approached the "Gate of Life and Death" claim to have experienced strange phenomena such as altered perception, seeing illusions, or sensing special energy sources. These experiences further reinforce the belief in the mysticism and extraordinary power of the crack.
Information about spiritual energy at Kailash is mainly based on personal beliefs and experiences. Currently, there is not enough scientific evidence to confirm or deny these phenomena.
Despite the mysteries surrounding it, Mount Kailash still stands tall as a sacred site, attracting visitors with its majestic beauty, cultural value and mysterious stories. Whether you believe in the spiritual energy of this mountain or not, Kailash is a majestic and inspiring place that has captivated visitors from all over the world for centuries.
