Brahma creates, Vishnu maintains and Shiva destroys, But actually, Shiva has got all the three together. In the Rigveda, in any war of the asuras, Brahna or Vishnu approach Shiva for protection. In none of the shastras or upanishadas, does one find that Shiva has approached Vishnu or Brahma, exemplifying that the cosmic dancer is the supreme lord.
There are four positions that can be taken in bhakti : -
Like nandi the Bull, which is always looking towards Shiva but is still sitting far off; like the Moon, which is literally touching Shiva?s head, like the snake around Shiva?s neck, which is so close to his heart, like Parvati, Shiva?s consort, who is the other half of Shiva. Mind, Intellect and Memory must melt. The phallus symbol, representating Shiva is called the lingam. Linga is gender, linga means Identification or Sign. It is the form of lord Shiva been worshipped in temple.
Kailash Manasarovar
Ultimate pilgrimage, a journey of a lifetime
We take complete circumambulation of Manasarovar by jeep and visit some of the Gompas on the shore of the lake. Similarly, we take the most fascinating Kora (circumambulation) of Kailash on foot. As you trek around the mountain, you enjoy the grand views of Kailash from all directions. The high pass, Droma La (5636 mt, 18600 ft) provides you the grand views on both sides of the valley.
A ritual bath in the sacred Manasarovar will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma's paradise and a drink of its waters relinquishes the sins of hundred lifetimes. Conventional wisdom says a single circuit of Mt. Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime, 108 guarantees enlightenment.
It is indeed a rare opportunity and privilege for all of those devotees who have been dreaming to be close to the home of the Gods in this world. Come, join one of our tours, we make your dream come true.
PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva) on the continent. Over the past times, only born Hindus were allowed to enter the temple. Others could look at it from other side of the river. However, the norms have been relaxed due to many incidents. If the individual is destined, he/she takes and completes the journey to reach these footsteps without any resistance or obstructions along the way, is believed to be under loving grace of Rudra. It is final stage of harsh penance. Thus, the slave (pasu - the human condition) becomes the master (pati - the divine condition). It is regarded as the most sacred among the temples of Shiva (Pashupati). Kotirudra Samhita, Chapter 11 on the Shivalingas of the North, in Shiva Purana mentions this Shivalinga as the bestower of all wishes.
GAURIKUND
Gauri Kund, a water body that is also known as the Lake of Compassion, lies on the way while Siwasthalgoing on downwards from Dolma - La (Dolma Pass). This steep descent from Dolma Pass is a wonderful lake which is at an altitude of 5608m. As per Hindu mythology, there is a fascinating tale about Gauri Kund and has been described in legend �Shiva Purana�. The lake is also famous as �Parvati Sarovar� as this was the place where goddess Parvati had acquired her son Ganesha (Elephant headed God). Goddess Parvati had formed an image of Ganesh from the soap lather on her body and breathed life into it. She placed Ganesha at the entrance of her home as her janitor to prevent anyone from entering while she was bathing. Now Lord Shiva happened to return at this point of time and was stopped by Ganesha. Offended by this disrespectful act from Ganesha, Lord Shiva cut off the boy's head. Pravati was grief-stricken by seeing it and insisted that the boy needs to be brought back to life. Lord Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on the body and life was restored and Parvati had her son back.
RAKSHAS TAL
Lake Rakshastal is a lake in Tibet, lying just west of Lake Manasarovar and south of Mount Kailash. [1] The Sutlej River originates at Rakshastal's northwestern tip. Despite its close proximity to Lake Manasarovar (about 3.7 kilometres or 2.3 miles), Lake Rakshastal does not share the historic religious significance of its eastern neighbor.
The name of the lake literally means "lake of the demon" in Sanskrit. It is also known as Ravana Tal, as it is considered to be the place of severe penance by Ravana, the demon-like egoistic King of Lanka in Hindu theology .
[2] In Buddhism, Lake Manasarovar, which is round like the sun, and Rakshastal, shaped as a crescent, are respectively regarded as "brightness" and "darkness". Its salty water, in stark contrast to the fresh water of Lake Manasarovar, results in there being no aquatic plants or fish, and is considered poisonous by locals.
There are four islands in Rakshastal, named Topserma (Dose), Dola (the two biggest), Lachato (Nadzhado), and Dosharba.[3] The islands are used by local people as winter pastures for their yaks.
POOJA AT MANSAROVAR
All the yatris wake up early morning and start preparing for the much awaited Homa Puja. In front was the Manasarovar Lake and to the left side we could see Mount Kailash and that was the only mountain to be seen there and to our right was Mount Gurla Mandhatha. The sight was amazing and beautiful so very grand, pristine, and majestic, awe inspiring there HE stood with the blue sky in the background with ITS white peaks. The whole place was so beautiful, serene and peaceful.
YAM DWAR
Yam Dwar is situated in Tarboche which is approximately 30 minutes drive from Darchen. The exact meaning of the Yam Dwar in Hindi lingo is �the gateway of the God of Death�. It is the initial point of circumambulation of Mount Kailash. Known as Chorten Kang Ngyi which means two legged Stupa in Tibet.
ASHTAPAD
Location at a height of 17000ft, asthapad is the bottom of mt. kailash and one of the main holy places for the hindus and buddhists . It is also considered a major jain tirths as the first of the 24 jain tirthankara "shri adinath bhagwan" had attained salvation (nirvana) at this place. The literal meaning of siwasthal asthapad is "eight steps" as astha means eight and pad means steps in sanskrit and that"s how the place derived its name.