Himalaya - A Sacred Place for Hindus

In Hindu Religion - Himalayas is considered to be a Sacred Place.
Many Yogis and Religious People think it is a sacred place to attain and perform Sadhana.
According to Hindu Mythology Himalaya are Personified as HIMAVATH, Who is the father of Goddess- PARVATI.
Also, HIMALAYA is considered to be father of the river Ganges.
HIMALAYA is having two most sacred temple complex as PASHUPATINATH & MUKTINATH.
It is also known SALIGRAMA. Consisting Sacred black rocks named SALIGRAMS.