FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Kailash loc - The Untold Story

Why Did Shiva Stop Indra’s Vajra in Mid-Air?

What happens when power becomes so important that a person forgets the source of that power? A fascinating Hindu mythology story about Lord Shiva and Indra explores exactly this question. According to the traditional account, Indra once encountered a mysterious ascetic on the way to Mount Kailash. Unable to recognize…

MyLifeXP · Sep 29

Floods in Nepal-Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition

Hundreds of pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash were among those affected by devastating floods that struck the Nepal–Tibet border on Aug. 26, 2026. The floods destroyed the border crossing most commonly used to reach what is arguably the most revered holy mountain in the world, which sits in the Tibet…

The Conversation · Aug 31

Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossing

Following catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to Nepal through a different route. The travelers were in the midst of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra when disaster struck. Fortunately, the Chinese government has initiated comprehensive relief operations, with…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

5 Places Where Lord Shiva Still Meditates, Even Today

There are certain places where silence feels deeper than silence, where mountains, caves, and rivers seem to pause in reverence. Devotees believe these are not just pilgrimage sites, but living energy fields where Lord Shiva still rests in eternal meditation. These places are not to be merely visited, but felt…

Times Life · Jun 19

10 forbidden mountains of the world: Mount Kailash, Kangchenjunga, Spider Rock and more

Mountains have always drawn people towards them. Some attract climbers seeking technical challenges, others lure pilgrims searching for something less tangible. Across the world, thousands of peaks are open to expeditions, trekking groups and adventure tourists. Yet a small number remain beyond reach, not because they are impossible to climb,…

The Times of India · Jun 6

Why The Most Powerful God Shiva Sits On A Tiger Skin And Not Golden Throne

We usually associate power with elevation. A throne, a crown, a palace, a guarded seat. Human beings have always used objects to announce importance. The higher the seat, the greater the authority. Shiva overturns that logic completely. In classical iconography, Shiva is often shown seated in meditation, wearing or sitting…

Times Life · Apr 24

5 Simple Yoga Poses Inspired by Shiva for Mental Clarity

Do you ever feel mentally foggy, stressed, or overwhelmed? Even a few minutes of scattered thoughts can drain your energy and focus. But what if the secret to clearing your mind lies in ancient practices inspired by Lord Shiva, the master of meditation and mental clarity? This article reveals 5…

MyLifeXP · Mar 21

Hundreds of devotees join three-day Kailash Yatra in Jammu & Kashmir's Bhaderwah

The pilgrimage to the 14,700ft-high Kailash Kund, depicting ancient Nag culture, was conducted in a restricted manner for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022