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Chapter 09
Concluding Article & Proposal
A Proposal for furture research - To Locate Ashtapad Tirth Prepared By: Ashtapad Research International Foundation
Aerial photo of Kailash area Aerial photo of Kailash area
Lake Mansarovar
Abstract
This report provides a very brief summary of research conducted to date by a group of scholars and scientists under the guidance of Dr. Shah of New York Jain centre, USA, in locating ancient Ashtapad Palace/ Temple and the Ashtapad Mountain described in ancient Jain scriptures. Subsequent to a thorough review of the available literature, satellite maps and interview with Tibetan Monks at several locations, three research expeditions were conducted in June 2006, July 2007 and June 2009. The expedition team consisted of Engineers, Jain scholars, Sanskrit scholars, Geologists, Archaeologist, Space Scientist and a Physician. Based on the preliminary study, ten probable locations were narrowed down for further study. This report provides some of the background and summary details of the project. Potential areas of further research are also identified.
1. Introduction
Tibetan plateau in China is the highest and the largest plateau on the planet and it is referred to as 'Roof of the world'. In the southwestern part of the plateau lies Mt. Kailash which is also locally known as Kang Rim Poche. Mt. Kailash is considered sacred by four religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhist and Bon Po. This mountain is considered the throne of the A proposal for further research
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