VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 15

Till now we had the darshan of HOLY KAILASH, DOLMA PASS, GAURI KUND, MANASAROVAR from the next posting we will have the breathtaking views of other peaks enroute to Kailash.

We get the first view of Kailash from Rakshas Tal only.

This lake was created by Ravanan while he was doing penance to obtain get the grace of Lord Shiva. These are some of the different view of the sister lake of Manasarovar.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 14

After taking a tour of Manasarovar, in the next posting we will see the view of Rakshas Tal

The blessed few taking bath in Manasarovar

Waves sparkling like diamond during noon

Gurla Mandata( grand father of Sri Rama)ranges in the background.

Manasarovar is nestled in between Kailash ranges on the north and Gurla ranges on the north.

Swans enjoying their swim in Manasarovar

The climate at this altitude is very much unpredictable.

Manasarovar at a clouded time.

Sun's reflection in Holy Manasarovar

VIEW OF HOLY MANASAROVAR AT EARLY MORNING

In this posting you can view the diferent moods of Holy Manasarovar lake. This lake was created by Lord Brahma( the creator) from his mind(manas). This is also considered as a Sakthi peetam and also as a Vaishnava Dhivya Desam. A holy dip in this lake obsolves one of his sins accumulated in many generations. Really the chosen few can reach this place and have a bath in this holy waters.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 13

In the next posting we will see the different views of Manasarovar and Rakshas Tal.

The first darshan of Kailash during the yatra is from Rakshas Tal only enjoy that view .

Enjoy the beauty of the Lord and Mother with Manasarovar - This view is known as Gowri Shankar

We will continue with the view of Kailash from Manasarovar and Rakshastal.

View of Kailash from the shore of Manasarovar

View of Holy Kailash during sun rise

VIEW OF HOLY KAILASH ON WAY TO HORE

(We can clearly view east extension from a distance)

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 12

Still now we saw some spectacular views of Holy Kailash along the route of Kailash Parikrama from the next posting we will see the view of Kailash while on Manasarovar Parikrama.

Gauri Kund in June.

Still now we were seeing the view of Kailash during Parikrama of Holy Kailash, in the next posting we will see the view of Kailash during Manasarovar Parikrama.

Gauri Kund

Gauri Kund is located just below Dolma Pass. It is supposed to be the pond in which Mother Parvati takes bath. It is really wonderful that the pond is emerald green reflecting the color of Mother. where as the water is crystal clear. The water of Gauri Kund is supposed to have cancer curing properties.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 11

Having had the Darshan of Divine Mother Parvati in the next posting we will see the bathing ghat of the Mother.

View of Dolma Pass in June

Dolma Pass is the highest point in the whole yatra. It is also called as Shiv Sakthi sthal. This is considered to be the sanctum santorum of the Lord and Mother. Dolma is Tara Devi for Tibetians and Parvati for Hindus. We worship mother here. It is also the difficult point in the whole of Parikrama. Our group was lucky that we stayed here for around 30 minutes and did havan by Her Grace, as the weather was extremely good.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 10

In the next posting we will see the sacred places of Mother Parvati in Kailash .

The fifth aspect (face) of the Lord( Kailash ) is "Ishaan" . at the top of the peak, facing up to the sky. This face is the one that bestows blessings on mankind. Thus the five faces of the Lord represent five acts of the Lord.

The glacier at the feet of Shiva Sakthi from which the four rivers flow in four directions of Asia can be seen clearly from these photographs.

See how the HOLY Kailash resemblesa Shiv Lingam with the extension on the east side.

This face, faces upward and so it is difficult to witness this face from ground while doing the parikrama. This picture is the photo taken from helicopter.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 9

In the next posting we will see the fifth face of the Lord.

The west aspect of the Lord is viewed during the first day of the parikrama called "Satyojat" - the creator who is compassionate.

VIEWS OF HOLY KAILASH - A PHOTO ALBUM # 8

In the next posting we will view the west face of the Lord.

This aspect is called TATPRUSH-who establishes decisiveness in man. This face is visible only from a distance signifying that best decisions in life are taken from a long term perspective.

View of Holy Kailash ( South face and East face) from Astapath, the place where first thirthangara attained nirvana. The closest point to south face.

VIEW OF HOLY KAILASH FROM DARCHEN BASE CAMP

Unlike the other three faces we don't get the darshan of east face alone, mostly with south face only. This is because of the extension of east face to Dolma pass which lies on the parikrama route. In the following photos we will find the east face as sun lit side.