Meaning & Origin
Refers to Lord Shiva's celestial abode, Mount Kailash. It is considered the holiest of all pilgrimages for Hindus and Buddhists.
Spiritual meaning
Connection to the divine and spiritual growth.
Language details
केयलास
God of mountains, lord of Kailash
केयलास
केयाल (Keyāl) - स (S) केयाल (Keyāl) - केय (Key) + आल (Āl) - आल (Āl) Key: mountain, hill Lord of
கேயலாசம்
கேயல் (Keyal) - அஸம் (Aasam) கேயல் (Keyal) - கேய (Key) + ல் (L) + ள (ḻ) + ல் (L) + ம் (M) கேய (Key) - கேயல் (Keyal) - mountain ல் (L) - அலம் (Aalam) - world ம் (M) - மாசம் (Māsam) - abode The lord of mountains and the world
కేయళశమ్
కేయే (Keyē) - శమ్ (Śamḥ) కేయే (Keyē) - కే (Key) + ే (ē) కే (Key) - కేయళ (Keyaḷa) - mountain శమ్ (Śamḥ) - శాశనే (Śāśanaṃe) - lord The lord of mountains
Kailasam
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Mount Kailash Abode
Kailasam
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Mount Kailash Abode
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kī-lā-səm
kē.jā.l̪ās
Lucky number
2
Lucky day
(Saturday)
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
(Lapis Lazuli)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Kailasam" holds great cultural significance as it represents the spiritual and religious center for millions of Hindu and Buddhist followers worldwide, with Mount Kailash being the site of numerous legends, myths, and folklore.
In Hinduism, the name "Kailasam" is deeply rooted in spirituality, referring to the abode of Lord Shiva and his supreme consort Parvati. It signifies the ultimate goal of reaching the highest form of consciousness and attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. The pilgrimage to this sacred place is believed to wash away past sins and purify the soul.
Historical references
According to Hindu mythology, Mount Kailash is the residence of the god Shiva and his consort Parvati. This sacred mountain is located in the western Himalayas, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Ancient (exact dates unknown)
The name 'Kailasam' is also given to various temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in South India. One such temple is the Kailasanatha Temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, which was built during the Pallava dynasty (6th to 9th centuries CE).
6th to 9th centuries CE
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