Mount Kailash is considered to be sacred among the Hindus, Buddhists, Bons and Jains. For all four religions, Mt. Kailash is the spiritual epicenter where thousands of devotees visit the holy site for spiritual purification. In Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, Mt. Kailash is regarded as the manifestation of mount Sumeru while the Hindus believe that the mountain is the throne of Lord Shiva. The Buddhists believe that the mountain hosts Demchong, the greatest tantric meditation god who represents supreme bliss. A monk named Milarepa is believed to have ventured far enough to reach the top of the mountain based on a Tibetan folklore. According to the Bon mythology, Mt. Kailash is believed to be the site where Thonpa Shenrab Miwo, the founder descended from heaven and spread his spiritual knowledge. Jains refer to Mt. Kailash as Mt. Asthapada and believe that their religious founder Rishadev attained Nirvana – the ultimate happiness here. Mt. Kailash is regarded sacred since the very beginning therefore it is not permitted to be climbed. Every object in this area is sacred and related to many of the legends and mythical stories from ancient scriptures and traditions.