Yatra Holy Places - Yatra Manimahesh I (Bharmauri Kailash)

Manimahesh Lake (also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh), situated in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, is a high altitude lake (el. 4080 m.). The name Manimahesh signifies a jewel (Mani) on Lord Shiva's (Mahesh'es) crown. Local people call Manimahesh Kailash peak that stands high close to the lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva (Hindu deity). This place is believed to be second to the Lake Manasarovar in its religious significance is that the moon-rays reflected from the jewel can be seen from