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Mount Kailash: Centre of so many mysteries
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Mount Kailash: Centre of so many mysteries

Mount Kailash is one of the most sacred and unique places on the earth. The center Shiv and Buddha lovers take this place as a holy pilgrimage. It has so many mysteries that dazzle the world amazingly. Mount Kailash is one of the peaks found in the Kailash ranges which is spread across India and Tibet. Mount Kailash is believed to be the holy abode of Lord Shiva. He is said to be in eternal meditation along with his consort Parvati and his much-loved vehicle Nandi. At an elevation of 6,656 meters above sea level, Mt.Kailash is not a high mountain in Tibet. But it's been worshipped as a famous sacred site by countless people of Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism. Strangely but its shape is like the pyramid of Egypt. Therefore, it is known as the “Biggest Man-made Pyramid”. It is ...
Katas Raj Temples : Series of temples from time of Mahabharata
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Katas Raj Temples : Series of temples from time of Mahabharata

CHAKWAL, PAKISTAN - Katas Raj Temples is a Hindu temple complex connecting several Hindu temples. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it exists since the days of Mahabaharta. The temple complex surrounds a pound named katas which Hindus regard as ''Sacred''. Katas means ''Crying Eyes''. They say that Shiva cried in grief when his consort died and He formed a lake with Shiv tears. The lake is called ''Amrit kund (Holy water)''. Where are the Katas Raj Temples? The katas Raj Temple complex is located near Kallar Kahar and at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Shri Katas Raj is located near the interchange for the town of kallar kahar off the M2 Motorway which links lslamabad to Lahore. The complex is located alongside the road that connects Kallar Kahar to Choa Saidan Shah near the ...