Over 180 pilgrims, returning from Adi Kailash, were recently rescued by a joint team of the state disaster response force (SDRF), revenue police and Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) from Najang, where they had been stranded following a massive landslide.
About Adi Kailash:
- It is considered to be one of the five Kailash mountains and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva.
- It is also known as Shiva Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash, or Jonglingkong Peak.
- Location:
- It is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.
- It is situated among the Kumaon Himalayan mountain range.
- It lies in close proximity to the Indo-Tibetan border near Sin La Pass.
- Altitude: 6310 meters
- Adi Kailash is known as the replica of Kailash Mansarovar. It is immensely popular among devotees of Shiva.
- It is scripted in Hindu Mythology that Shiva meditated and stayed at Adi Kailash for some time.
What is Pancha Kailash?
- These are the five holy peaks that are said to be the abodes of Lord Shiva.
- The five peaks are Kailash Manasarovar, Adi Kailash, Kinnaur Kailash, Shrikant Mahadev Kailash and Manimahesh Kailash.