Mongolian religious roots are bound up in Shamanism. However this religious phenomena doesn’t match the conventional description of a religion in the same way as Buddhism or Christianity. Shamanism has no founder from whom its teachings originate. There is no collection of sacred sutras or a bible, as it doesn’t possess any monastic communities to [...]
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Huvsgul aimag
Khuvsgul province is located in Huvsgul region of Hangai-Hentii region. This province borders with Russia on the north, Zavhan, Bulgan and Arhangai province on the west, east and south. The Peak of Delgerhaan Mountain lies 3490m above sea level. Overall area of the province is mountainous and is 1500 to 3000m above sea level. Area: [...]
Religions of the Great Mongol Empire
The most interesting period of the religious attitudes of the Mongols was the period when Genghis Khan founded the Great Mongol Empire. Genghis Khan and his successors idolized Shamanism and holy spirits. The shamans, who worshiped the Eternal Blue Sky, were never banned by other religious denominations. Karakorum, the capital of Great Mongol Empire, was [...]