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Many gods and goddesses live around Kailash. Lord of Kailash - Dem chog (Lord Shiva) and his wife Dorje Phang Mo (Parvati) both always stay here on Kailash. Tibetan God Dem Chog and Goddess Dorje Phang Mo and according to the Hindu belief, Lord Shiva and Parvati are same. While describing the idol of Dem Chog it is said that the color is blue like the sky, having three eyes and he is covered with elephant skin. He carries in his hand small drum, trident, skull etc. His waist is covered with tiger skin. Jains have a lot of devotion towards Kailash Mansarovar. Jain scriptures mention this as Ashtapad Tirth and worship. They also mention this as the Nirvana place of Bhagwan Rushabhdev. Hindu people believe that Rushabhdev is a reincarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. Probable Sites of Ashtapad Kailash Mountain also known as Kang Rim poche is 168 miles north to Badrinath and 25 miles south to Kailash or north of Mansarovar up in the Himalayas. Between Mansarovar (Padma Had) and Kailash, about 5.7 miles North-East, is another mountain called Ashtapad. This mountain is 8 miles in height as per scriptures and is covered with white snow and hence known as Dhawalgiri. One can walk from Darchen after crossing about 15-20 mountain hills and one will reach there in four to six hours. Buddhist pilgrims call this mountain "Kang Siche." We are trying to work with the satellite pictures so that one can locate any buried structure. Latest report from Mr. P.S. Thakker is being studied. (Ref Vol XI, Chapter 80, Article B, Pg 4973). The probable site of Ashtapad is located to the South East of Mt. Kailash (6638 m), which is 5996 m high. Mt. Kailash is known as to Kang Rinpoche/ Gang Ti-se. It is 5 km South East of Drira Phuk: 5 km of Dolma La. 7.5 km North West of Zutrul Phuk: 8 km north east of Gyandrag Monastery: 8.5 km North East of Serlung Gompa. 9 km North East of Darphoche/ Yam Dwar, or Moksha Dwar. It is 2.5 km to the east of 13 Drigung-Kagyu chorten: 2 km to the east of Serdung Chuksum La, or 2.5 km South West of Gangpo-Sanglam La. The site is easily approachable from Serdung Chuksum La or Gangpo Sanglam La. Further Satellite studies suggest that there are ten possible sites where Ashtapad could have been buried. 1) Mount Kailash, 2) Bonari near Kailash, 3) Barkha plains, 4) Tarboche, 5) Nandi Parvat, 6) Mountain between Gyandrag monastery and Serlung Gompa, 7) Gyandrag or Gangta monastery and hillock to the north of it, 8) 13 Drigung at the base of Kailash, 9) Tri Netra or Gombo Phang or Mahakal, 10) Dharma King Norsang. Dawn of world culture To locate Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth archaeologists and geologists have taken the help of modern technology. Sindhu River originates from this place from the Himalayas and passes through Ladakh, Kashmir and Pakistan and merges into the Arabian Sea. The oldest culture of the world was found along the Sindhu River. This research may help us to find the actual origin of civilization. If we can find the Nirvana place of Bhagwan Rushabhdev, along with the Stupas, temples etc, it will give us an insight into the past of Jain religion and Indian culture and world history. This research work is taking broader course and this may help us uncover valuable information regarding the past of Jain religion, Vedic culture and World civilization.
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