Kailasa

[ kahy-lah-suh ]

/ kaɪˈlɑ sə /

a Brahmanical temple dedicated to Shiva, at Ellora, India: architecturally one of the finest of ancient cave temples.

Example sentences from the Web for kailasa

On their west side is a vast peak named Kailasa, which the Hindus suppose to be the residence of the Gods.

An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal |Fancis Buchanan Hamilton
Beyond the summit of this Kailasa cliff, is seen the path of the celestial sages.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 2 |Translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
The Kailasa temple possesses sculptures of scenes from the 'Ramayana' and the 'Mahabharata.'

A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia |J. G. Bartholomew
O Kunti's son, thou hast heard what the sage (Lomasa) had said regarding mount Kailasa.

Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 |Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa