In Hindu mythology, what mountain is traditionally described as Shiva’s abode?

In Hindu mythology, Mount Kailash is traditionally described as Shiva’s abode.

Kailash is revered as the sacred home of Shiva, who is commonly portrayed there with Parvati and their sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. The mountain is located in the trans-Himalayan region of Tibet and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in several Asian religions.

Hindu traditions connect Kailash with meditation, asceticism, and the presence of divine power. The nearby Lake Manasarovar also has an important place in Hindu sacred geography and is associated with purity and pilgrimage.

Kailash is sometimes confused with Mount Meru. Meru is the mythological cosmic mountain regarded as the universe’s center, whereas Kailash is specifically linked with Shiva’s dwelling. Mount Mandara has a different role as the churning rod in the ocean-of-milk story.