Lake Manasarovar
Lake Manasarovar is a sacred Tibetan lake, whose name translates as "lake of consciousness." There are many myths and legends about this place. Hindus consider the sacred reservoir to be the soul of the God Brahma. Everyone who has visited it claims that only by visiting here can you experience the mystical atmosphere and mesmerizing beauty of nature. And no one disputes this statement.
Description of the area
Lake Manasarovar is located in the highlands at an altitude of 4587 meters above sea level. If you drive west from the Tibetan holy city of Lhasa, the distance will be 950 kilometers. The exact location of the wonderful lake is Purang County, Ngari district. The maximum depth of Lake Manasarovar is 82 meters, the area is 520 square kilometers. This is a large body of fresh water, it is home to a lot of fish. The coastline covers 88 kilometers. There are hot springs near the lake. Local residents make sure that the water is clean and not polluted. In winter, the reservoir freezes.The bright turquoise water is always calm, there is complete calm, on some days the water surface changes color to blue-green.
Kailash Peak and Manasarovar
It is difficult to imagine a reservoir apart from the sacred Mount Kailash. The two objects complement each other. People are fascinated by the pristine nature and the mystical atmosphere. The water reserves of Lake Manasarovar are replenished from the springs of the peak. Kailash and Manasarovar are Yang white, masculine and Yin black, feminine. According to an ancient legend, the wife of Parvati, the supreme god Shiva, lived in the waters of the lake. And Mount Kailash belonged to the supreme deity. People believe that by visiting holy places, you can radically change your life and become a better person.
Sights of the surrounding area
The two lakes Manasarovar and Langa-Tso (Rakshasa) are connected by the Gonkga-Chu underground canal. Its length is 10 kilometers. The Langa-Tso reservoir is restless, with constant waves. The sun appears rarely, mostly cloudy weather. Due to the salt water and high silver content, locals consider the reservoir to be the dark side of the world, and the water is "dead". There is no vegetation along the coast.
The water of Lake Manasarovar is "alive", it is considered the embodiment of the holy lake Anawatapta ("free from heat"). The locals believed that water could quell the fire that torments living beings. Shakyamuni Buddha was also conceived here. Buddhists believe in the healing power of water. She is able to heal a person even from serious illnesses, to cleanse from sins and negative karma. There are 9 monasteries in the district, the most famous is Chiu Gompa (Bird Monastery). A lifetime sculpture of the Buddha, Chomdente, is kept here. Not only pilgrims, but also people seeking to know themselves, rush to Lake Manasarovar. A walk around the reservoir takes from 3 to 4 days. Circumambulation began in ancient times, as stated in ancient Indian texts - the Puranas. The pilgrim's path for the ritual bark is accessible to anyone who reveres the Buddha and his teachings.
