Overview
Adi Kailash (Kumaoni: आदि कैलाश), also known as Shiva Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash or Jonglingkong Peak, is a mountain located in the Himalayan mountain range in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the second most important peak among the group of five separate peaks in Himalayas in separate locations collectively known as the Panch Kailash or “Five Kailashas”, others being Mount Kailash in the first place, Shikhar Kailash (Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash) in the third, Kinnaur Kailash in the fourth and Manimahesh Kailash in the fifth place in terms of importance. Gauri Kund (Jolingkong Lake) and Parvati Tal glacial lakes are at the base of the Adi Parvat
Om Parvat is considered to be a sacred place for Hindus, as it is believed to be associated with Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of Hinduism. Shiva is the destroyer and transformer of evil and ignorance, and the source of all knowledge and wisdom. He is also the patron of yoga and meditation, which are practices that aim to achieve union with the divine. Om Parvat is said to be a manifestation of Shiva’s power and grace, and a place where one can experience his presence and blessings.
Om Parvat is also a part of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, a pilgrimage that involves visiting Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. These are considered to be the most sacred sites in Hinduism, as they are associated with various legends and myths involving Shiva and other gods and goddesses. The pilgrimage is said to be a journey of purification and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Om Parvat can be viewed on the route to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from Nabhidhang camp which is near the Lipulekh Pass that connects India and Tibet
Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Darshan Yatra from New Delhi