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Sleeping Buddha Mountain:  This World Mountains Day, let’s take a look at the mountain that reminds us how culture finds its significance in nature. Kanchenjunga is the world's third-highest mountain in the world, which is famously known as the ‘Sleeping Buddha’ in the Eastern Himalayas. The massif and its adjoining peaks in the eastern Himalayas straddle the border between India and Nepal. With a height of about 8,586 metres, Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain in India and third third-highest in the world after Mount Everest and K2.

The Kanchenjunga mountain got its name of ‘Sleeping Buddha’ from its outline formed by several peaks aligned to form the body that appears similar to a reclining Buddha, including his head, chest, stomach, and legs, which are all clearly visible from certain angles.

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Apart from being called the ‘Sleeping Buddha,’ the Kanchenjunga mountain is famous for its viewpoints, like the Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, Sandakphu, and parts of Sikkim. Trekkers from across the globe came to the Sandakphu-Phalut trail to watch sunrise, as it is one of the most striking mountain vistas in the Himalayas.

 

 

It is also important to note that in Buddhist tradition, the reclining Buddha is of utmost spiritual significance, which showcases peace, enlightenment, and Buddha's final release through this mountain replica of the ‘Sleeping Buddha.’ This mountain particularly signifies calmness, protection, and spiritual balance. Additionally, this mountain is one of the most photographed attractions of the Eastern Himalayas.


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