Description of the attraction
Cape Burkhan, known as Shaman-rock, is a visiting card of Lake Baikal. The cape is located on Olkhon Island, near the village of Khuzhir. Shaman-rock is not only a state natural-historical monument, but also one of the shrines of Asia.
Cape Burkhan got its name after penetration at the end of the 17th century. in the Baikal region of Tibetan Buddhism, which partially replaced shamanism.
In ancient times, cult sacrifices to the owner of Olkhon Island were held on the Shaman Rock.
The two-peaked rock is made of crystalline limestone-marble, covered with bright red lichens, and the adjacent shore is made of granite rock, interspersed with hornblende gneiss. Cape Burkhan juts out far into Lake Baikal and is connected to the coast only by a narrow and low isthmus. The Shaman Rock isthmus is covered with sediment, turning into the grassy, meadow coastal area of the neighboring bay.
For a long time, the cave of Cape Burkhan was considered the seat of the master spirit of Olkhon. People were forbidden to approach the residence of Ezhin, the owner of Olkhon. Only the shaman had the right to access here. Earlier, various shamanic rituals were held in the cave, and after a while the altar of Buddha was located here, as evidenced by the preserved inscription in Sanskrit and a rock painting at the foot of the rock.
Women and children were especially forbidden to approach the cape. According to one version, the ban for women is due to the fact that the presence of "sinners" in the cave could desecrate the purity of this sacred place. As far as children are concerned, according to the conviction of shamans, if a child is very sensitive from birth, being in this "ghostly palace" can cause unpredictable consequences for him.
Near Cape Burkhan, on the rocks, you can see ancient inscriptions in Mongolian and Tibetan languages. Not far from the Shaman Rock, on a white marble rock, there are images of shaman tambourines made by people of the Iron Age. Unfortunately, some of these images were destroyed during the development of white marble for lime burning.
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Gomboev S. Zh. Book "Holy inextinguishable faith." 2016-14-01
Baikal … Olkhon … They are inextricably linked and sound in hearts like a fabulous and magical world of power, beauty, wealth and vitality.
This is the most sacred place of the island, where Khaan Hute baabai, the owner of Olkhon Island, the eldest of the 13 northern noyens (Aryn arban gurban
Show full text Baikal … Olkhon … They are inextricably linked and sound in hearts like a fabulous and magical world of power, beauty, wealth and vitality.
This is the most sacred place of the island, where Khaan Hute baabai, the owner of the island of Olkhon, is the eldest of the 13 northern noyens (Aryn arban gurban noyed).
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| All reviews 5 Tatiana 2012-12-06 5:47:08 AM
Cape hoboy Cape Khoboy. At Cape Khoboy, storms break up huge hummocks up to one and a half meters high. Even a four-wheel drive vehicle cannot pass through the tilled fields, and this is used by the seals, who make vent among the icy heaps. It is very difficult to notice the cautious animal, the symbol of Lake Baikal, and seals h …
0 Tatiana 2012-21-05 9:52:26 AM
Shamanka Rock or Cape Burkhan Shamanka Rock or Cape Burkhan - the most famous monument
nature of Baikal belongs to natural and historical monuments.
One of the nine shrines of Asia. A cave pierces through the rock. The entrance to it is disguised. Previously, only shamans could enter the cave. And now it is not recommended for children to go there …
