A Divine Odyssey: Overview of Mount Kailash

Kailash Mansarovar is a spiritually significant site for four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and the indigenous Tibetan Bon faith. It is regarded by Hindus to be the home of Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer of the Holy Trinity. Buddhists revere it as the home of Buddha Demchok, a manifestation of Buddha. The Jains believe that it was here that the first Tirthankara, Rishabhadeva, obtained freedom. Circumsembling Mount Kailash is an act of tremendous spiritual value for all of these religions.