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The sacred flame (Karthikai mahadeepam) atop Mount Arunachala(Tiruvannamalai), Tamilnadu
(Photo courtesy: pop.ac/divine_sticker_art_arunachala) |
As one of the most dramatic
features of the natural landscape, mountains have an extraordinary power to
evoke spirituality and sanctity. The mountains are held sacred for the
following reasons:
- Mountains have traditionally been regarded as abodes
of Gods. For example, Mount Kailasha (at Tibet) is regarded
as the abode of Lord Shiva.
- Some mountains are also held sacred due to their association
with deities, mythology or legends. For
example, Mount Govardhana at Brindavana is revered for its association
with Lord Krishna.
- Mountains are also held revered as places
of spiritual attainment.
LIST OF SACRED MOUNTAINS
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