Shrikhand Kailash, or the Srikhand Mahadev Mountain
The Shrikhand Mahadev pilgrimage is usually undertaken to coincide with the Ashada Poornima (full moon day in June or July) as per the Hindu Vikram calendar. It continues till the Purnima of Ashwni month (full moon day of September or October).
Shrikhand Kailash is located at an altitude of 5,155 meters and is believed that God Shiva mediated here. It is also believed that the Pandavas used to visit the peak.
This pilgrimage is surely not for the weak because at times a trekker needs all the skills of an expert mountaineer. But the difficult trek is not keeping Lord Shiva devotees away. Shrikhand peak is getting more and more visitors.
Himachal Pradesh state government organizes a pilgrimage tour during the month of July and August.
Scores of Lord Shiva devotees also accompany the Chhadi yatra – the journey carrying the holy mace – to the temple at Srikhand Mahadev.
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3 comments:
i was really looking for some information abt Shrikhand Trek. But u have mentioned that this year period of trek being conducted by the committee is from 15th -25th July. I think its undertaken for a month!! please clarify. As we are reaching Shimla on 24th and move further.
regards
Karan
This is the information we read on their official blog. On Ashada Purnima (July 25) there is a puja so the committee conducts this trek. But the trek continues for more than a month. You can do it alone.
Jai Bhole Nath,
Yes Karan if you are reaching on 24th in Shimla than no problem to go to Shrikhand Mahadev, but you have your own tent & other things like food nd Blanket etc...........
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