The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is making a comeback in June 2025, after being paused for five years. This spiritual expedition, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, leads pilgrims to Mount Kailash, which is venerated as the divine dwelling of Lord Shiva. As per Hindu scriptures, Shiva resides here with his family, and the mountain is charged with his spiritual essence. Devotees believe that visiting this site helps them connect with Shiva’s energy, making it a journey of immense religious importance.
Yet, the reverence for Mount Kailash transcends Hinduism. Followers of other major religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and the ancient Tibetan Bon faith also hold this mountain in high spiritual regard—each with unique beliefs, but unified in viewing Kailash as a nucleus of divine energy.
In Buddhist belief, Mount Kailash is seen as the spiritual core of the universe. It is said to be the abode of the Bodhisattva, and the origin point of the sacred mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum,” which symbolizes wisdom and compassion. Buddhist pilgrims often undertake the journey to meditate and seek spiritual awakening at this revered site.
For the Jain community, Mount Kailash is revered as Ashtapad Mountain, believed to be the site where the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhdev, attained liberation. It holds profound spiritual value as it is believed that Rishabh Dev, the first Tirthankara of Jainism, performed intense penance here and ultimately achieved liberation from the cycle of rebirth—attaining moksha.
Sikh traditions also honor this mountain. According to historical accounts, Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, once journeyed to Kailash and meditated there, drawn by the mountain’s powerful spiritual vibrations.
Even the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, which predates Buddhism in the region, views Mount Kailash as sacred. In Bon beliefs, the mountain is considered the dwelling of Sipaimen, the celestial goddess of the sky, making it a central pillar of their spiritual world.
As the 2025 yatra approaches, Mount Kailash is once again poised to welcome thousands of seekers drawn by faith, tradition, and the mountain’s timeless spiritual energy.
