The right hand of Sati at the most sacred lake on earth — Lake Manasarovar, at 4,590 metres, at the foot of Mount Kailash.
The Manas Peetha at Lake Manasarovar in Tibet marks where the right palm (or right hand) of Sati fell. The Goddess is Dakshapani ("she of the right hand") and the Bhairav is Amar (the Immortal). Manasarovar — meaning "lake of the mind" — is believed to be the most sacred freshwater lake on earth. It sits at 4,590 metres at the foot of Mount Kailash, which Hindus, Buddhists and Jains all regard as the cosmic axis of the universe and the abode of Shiva.
The circumambulation of Mount Kailash (52 km, altitude 5,600 m at Dolma La pass) combined with bathing in Lake Manasarovar is considered the supreme pilgrimage act in Hindu tradition — a journey that liberates from the cycle of birth and death. The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) is organised annually by India's Ministry of External Affairs through KMVN. The Manas Peetha is visited as part of this yatra.
Via Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) or Nathu La (Sikkim) — both require special permits from the Indian and Chinese governments. The KMY is organised in batches of 60 from May to September.
June to September only — the mountain passes are open for only a few months. Book through the KMY official portal as soon as registration opens (typically January).
This is the most physically demanding of all 51 Peethas — altitude acclimatisation, medical fitness certification and significant stamina are required. The journey takes 2–3 weeks.
The Right Hand of Goddess Sati fell at Manas, consecrating this land as a Shakti Peetha. The Shakti here is Dakshapani and the guardian Bhairav is Amar.
One of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas — explore its unique significance in the divine circuit.
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