Pilgrims to flood-stricken Nepal sought the divine at sacred mountain
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- Pilgrims travel to Mount Kailash, a sacred snow-capped peak in the Himalayan region, on journeys that can take months of planning and considerable physical effort.
- The site holds religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and Bon followers.
For many pilgrims, a journey to Mount Kailash is a once-in-a-lifetime undertaking. The sacred, snow-capped mountain in the Himalayan region draws people seeking spiritual awakening at what they regard as God’s doorstep.
Reaching the remote mountainous area on the border of Nepal and Tibet can require months of planning, a small fortune and considerable physical endurance.
Mount Kailash is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and followers of Bon, making it a pilgrimage site shared across several faiths.
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