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7 Rocks and Stones That Have Immense Religious Importance
Rocks are known to possess all sorts of spiritual and healing power…lets see a few examples.
Religious symbols like stones, rocks, and statues are also associated with the belief system that one follows and serve as reminders of certain aspects of the religion itself.
Also known as “totems,” these religious objects are given great reverence and respect by the proponents of a particular belief system. Not only do they serve as a visible representation of one’s faith, but they are also seen as tangible object that connects the believer with their spiritual beliefs and practices.
Along with treating particular objects with the utmost respect, proponents of some religions also consider specific sites sacred. Some of these sites also have huge rocks or similar natural things that are worshipped or believed to have supernatural powers.
Worshipping these natural objects is regarded as an act of faith and devotion to a particular belief system and has been practiced since ancient times.
1: The Famous Sandstone Uluru
Located in Australia and considered a sacred site for the “Anangu” people, this monolith stands 1142 feet tall and looks magnificent from afar! It has been around for more than 500 million years.
It has a special meaning to the Indigenous Australians, which can be seen in the countless Aboriginal Dreamtime stories associated with it.
Because of its immense beauty, this monolith attracts many tourists and is a central attraction in Australia.
However, the Anangu people had to ban tourists and visitors from climbing this sandstone because it is sacred. Despite this ban, the Anangu people still have a deep connection with the monolith, and many travels to visit it yearly.
2: The Khuwalung in Nepal
This rock, which emerges at the confluence of three rivers in Nepal, has been held sacred by the Kirati people of the Himalayas for a long time. They invoke the name “Khuwalung” before every prayer; such is the extent of reverence for this rock!
