The pilgrimage to mount kailash and manasarovar in the western region of Tibet has always been inspiring and a place to frequently visit for the Hindus, the Buddhist, the jains, and all the other people who come here to undertake a sacrament which is called the parikrama of the sacred mountain. . Over here there are many scenic sites and places to look at and be amazed.  Mount kailash over here is a superb place. The energy and enigma that is felt here is something everyone should get a chance to experience.  This mountain here dominates most of the landscape.  There are a lot of ambiguous tracings and designs that have been found in all the four faces. Another mountain is shaped like a moon, another one is the rakshas Tal, brooding, glittering and serene. If you look at the background of what you see in the directions of these  [...]

Located on the banks of the Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is the sacred site for its myriad of temples, some 100 ghats, and traditional rituals. Also called Banaras and Kashi (the luminous one), it is home to the sacred shrine of Lord Kashi Vishwanath, a form of Lord Shiva, residing in form of one of its 12 Jyotilingas (Linga of Light). According to legend, the Lord Shiva discovered the city prior to 5,000 years, which since then has been the significant site of pilgrimage in India among the seven sacred Hindu cities. The term Varanasi is given to this holy town due to the confluence of two tributaries namely Varuna and Asi meeting the Ganges on the shore. Surprisingly, the city is coined with different names or titles as the Religious Capital of India and the City of Learning. As far as its learning aspect  [...]

Well maintained in the English city of Bath, the Roman Baths comprise of the remainders of the Temple of Aquae Sulis, Roman baths lying underneath the lane level of the modern city and filled due to the holy hot spring, and an attractive museum of relics. Among all these parts, the main attraction is the sacred spring whose waters of 460 degree Celsius increases by 1,170,000 liters daily since its origin, which is marked as the phenomenon of the gods. Built by the Celts, originally, the shrine next to the springs was dedicated to the goddess Sulis who was considered to be the Roman Goddess Minerva following the Roman raid. Continued with the name of Sulis, the ancient town was also named as Aquae Sulis (waters of Sulis) along with the shrine. Even today, the bath complex is known for the goddess’ miraculous powers of curing and  [...]

Located on the frontier amidst Peru and Bolivia besides Copacabana, Lake Titicaca is famous for its blue beauty and spiritual significance in the Incan mythology. According to Incas, the creator God Viracoca emerged from the lake making it holy to create the world. Just a short time ago, a large temple was found sunken in the lake that was in alignment with the known belief. The lake is among the largest, highest, and deepest lake on the planet. Legend Following a devastating flood, the god Viracocha occurred from the Lake Titicaca to create the sun (Inti), moon (Mama Kilya), and stars. Then, he proceeded towards Tiahuanaco to bring the first human beings into existence named Mallku Kapac and Mama Ocllo. These were the Inca Adam and Eve made from stone, who were ordered by the creator God to inhabit the world. Therefore, Lake Titicaca  [...]

Situated in the south-central province of Oregon in the U.S, the Crater Lake is a caldera lake popular for its deep blue and crystal clear waters. Apart from being a magnificent lake in the Cascade Range, it is also a holy lake for the Klamath tribe of the Native Americans. It is the prime attraction in the Crater Lake National Park and that is moderately fills a caldera of about 655 m deep formed before 7,700 years due to the disintegration of the volcanic Mazama. Legend/History Created near 4680 BC, the lake was the result of the eruption of the volcanic Mount Mazama that was 42 times more powerful as compared to blast of the Mount St. Helens in 1980. The Klamath Indian tribe of the Native Americans since centuries has regarded the lake as a sacred site. It proclaims that such belief comes from their ancestors who have seen the  [...]

Situated at 80 km northwest from Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, the Tirthapuri Hot Springs is the sacred place of power of the Hindu Goddess and Consort of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati along with the Buddhist Goddesses Bajra Barahi and Tara. Tirthapuri to Hindus and Tetapuri to Tibetans, this is the third and final destination of the pilgrims who first walk around Mount Kailash followed by Lake Mansarovar. Located in the Burang county, the hot spring is the prime holy scene for the pilgrims, which is regarded as the female entity in contrast with the Mount Kailash that is regarded as the male entity. Not only with the Goddesses, but the pilgrim spot of Tirthapuri is also linked with Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). Here, as the final stage of the pilgrimage, in this one-hour route of pilgrimage, pilgrims bathe in pools filled by the  [...]

Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China at the base of the holy Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar, called Mapam Yumco in Tibet, is among the highest freshwater lake on the planet. Regarded as the most sacred lake in Asia, the lake is worshipped by three main sects namely, Hindus, Buddhists, Tibetan Bonpas, and Jains for its legendary stories. Being almost round in shape and as deep as 90 m, the lake is connected with its neighboring lake via a natural Ganga Chhu Channel. The lake’s beauty is seen in its twin color waters – from a clear blue on the shores to a deep emerald green in the center, which is more captivating if seen in moonlight. The Mansarovar Lake is the origin of the eastern and large tributary of the River Indus named River Sutlej. Further, close to the lake are also the mouths of the river Brahmaputra,  [...]