The mysteries and secrets of Mount Kailash

In the Mount Kailash region, there are two lakes, both unique and divine in nature. One is the famous Mansarovar, also known as the Lake of the Gods, and there is a ‘Rakshas Tal’ or the lake of Asuras. The Mansarovar lake is considered one of the holiest lakes in Hinduism and Buddhism, and is believed to have been created by the Gods themselves to bathe before performing rituals. Devotees and pilgrims who visit Mount Kailash also take a dip in this lake. And then there is the Rakshas Tal, in a crescent moon shape, and a saltwater lake. It is popularly said that Rakshas tal was created by Ravan, and unlike Mansarovar, its water is salty and lifeless.Some people also call Mansarovar and Rakshas tal as the Yin-Yang of nature.