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Ovoo
Ovoo, oboo, or obo (, , , , Traditional Mongol: , "heap"; Chinese: 敖包 ''áobāo'', lit. "magnificent bundle .e. shrine) are cairns used as border markers or shrines in Mongolian folk religious practice and in the religion of other Mongolic peoples. While some ovoos simply consist of a mound of stones, most have branches and '' khadag'' stuck into them. In the absence of stones, ovoos can be made entirely of branches, or even soil or sand. Ovoos are often found at the top of mountains and in high places like mountain passes. In modern times, some of them have developed into large and elaborate structures, becoming more like temples than simple altars. They serve mainly as sites for the worship of Heaven and lesser gods led by shamans and kins' elders, but also for Buddhist ceremonies. Historical background Buddhist ritual surrounding ovoo has been dated back as far as the 16th century, but some scholars believe that the origin of ovoo dates back to prehistory. Texts use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayan-Ovoo, Khentii
Bayan-Ovoo ( is a sum (district) of Khentii Province in eastern Mongolia. The sum had a population in 2008 of 1,581 and an area of 3,381 km². Climate Bayan-Ovoo has a continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dwb'') with warm summers and severely cold winters. Most precipitation falls in the summer as rain, with some snow in autumn and spring. Winters are quite dry, with occasional light snow. Administrative divisions The district is divided into four bags A bag, also known regionally as a sack, is a common tool in the form of a floppy container, typically made of cloth, leather, bamboo, paper, or plastic. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being lengths of animal s ..., which are: * Delgerkhaan * Javkhlant * Naran * Sumber References {{Authority control Districts of Khentii Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandal-Ovoo, Ömnögovi
Mandal-Ovoo (, Rising ovoo) is a sum (district) of Ömnögovi Province in southern Mongolia. In 2009, its population was 1,954.Ömnögovi Aimag Statistical Office Geography The district has a total area of 6,433 km2. It is the northern most district in Ömnögovi Province.Administrative divisions The district is divided into threebags
A bag, also known regionally as a sack, is a common tool in the form of a floppy container, typically made of cloth, leather, bamboo, paper, or plastic. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being lengths of animal s ...
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Saikhan-Ovoo, Dundgovi
Saikhan-Ovoo (, Beautiful ovoo) is a sum (district) in central Mongolia. The sum center is on the single perennial river of Dundgovi Province, the Ongi gol. It is the tenth longest river in Mongolia with an overall length of 435 km. Administrative divisions The district is divided into four bags, which are: * Maanit * Naiz * Ongi * Tugrug Onglin Khid Ongiin Khiid is a notable monastery on the Ongi river about 18 km from Saikhan Ovoo. Formerly one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, it was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temples complexes on the North and South of the Ongi Gol river. The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples - among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. It was completely destroyed in 1939 under Khorloogiin Choibalsan, the then president and leader of the Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsagaan-Ovoo, Dornod
Tsagaan-Ovoo (, White ovoo) is a sum (district) of Dornod Province in eastern Mongolia. In 2009, its population was 3,696. Administrative divisions The district is divided into six bags A bag, also known regionally as a sack, is a common tool in the form of a floppy container, typically made of cloth, leather, bamboo, paper, or plastic. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being lengths of animal s ..., which are: * Bayangol * Elst * Gun tsengeleg * Khureet * Khuuvur * Zurkh References {{Mongolia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayan-Ovoo, Ömnögovi
Bayan-Ovoo (, Rich ovoo) is a sum (district) of Ömnögovi Province in the Gobi Desert of southern Mongolia. The seat lies at Erdenetsogt. History The sum was established on May 26, 1924. Geography and climate The sum is located in the Gobi Desert of southern Mongolia, by road southwest of the provincial capital of Dalanzadgad, at an elevation ranging from 2200 to 2700 metres above sea level. It borders China to the south and the sums of Nomgon, Khankhongor, Tsogttsetsii, Manlai and Khanbogd in the northeast. The highest point of the district is Yamaat Uul (1926 m). The Ikh and Baga Khachi mountains are located in the north and Tsagaan Del mountain is in the south. The climate is generally warm, with little snow in the winter, and it is rare for it to rain during the summer months, with only 63.2-70.9 mm of precipitation falling annually. Dust storms are common in the spring. Administrative divisions The district is divided into three bags, which are: * Kharzag * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayan-Ovoo, Bayankhongor
Bayan-Ovoo (, Rich ovoo) is a sum (district) of Bayankhongor Province in Mongolia. In 2006, its population was 2,912.Bayankhongor Aimag Statistical Office 2006 annual report: population Administrative divisions The district is divided into fourbags
A bag, also known regionally as a sack, is a common tool in the form of a floppy container, typically made of cloth, leather, bamboo, paper, or plastic. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being lengths of animal s ... , which are:
* Asgamba
* Mandalkhairkhan
* Mergen
* Urankhairk ...
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Cairn
A cairn is a human-made pile (or stack) of stones raised for a purpose, usually as a marker or as a burial mound. The word ''cairn'' comes from the (plural ). Cairns have been and are used for a broad variety of purposes. In prehistory, they were raised as markers, as memorials and as burial monuments (some of which Chambered cairn, contained chambers). In the modern era, cairns are often raised as landmarks, especially to mark the summits of mountains, and as Trail blazing, trail markers. They vary in size from small piles of stones to entire artificial hills, and in complexity from loose conical rock piles to elaborate megalithic structures. Cairns may be painted or otherwise decorated, whether for increased visibility or for religious reasons. History Europe The building of cairns for various purposes goes back into prehistory in Eurasia, ranging in size from small rock sculptures to substantial human-made hills of stone (some built on top of larger, natural hills). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seonangdang
The (), also known as the () are stone cairns or trees that are considered holy and are dedicated to the deity Seonangshin, the patron of villages. The are common in mountainous settlements of the Korean Peninsula. History The origins of the are unclear; archaeologists and historians have two theories. The first theory is that originated in Korea. According to these historians, the originated as border marks between various villages. As the concept of religion developed, these borders became worshipped as the homes of the border deities, equivalent to the Roman deity of Terminus. These historians equate with the Sodo, a holy area in the Proto–Three Kingdoms of Korea. Other historians claim that developed as altars to Sanwang, the deities of mountains. The other theory is that are the Korean variety of Ovoo, or Mongolian stone towers. The Mongolian worship of Ovoo are strikingly similar to the Korean worship of in that it is of stone, and is believed to grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongolian Shamanism
Mongolian shamanism, known as the ( ) in Mongolian language, Mongolian and more broadly called the Mongolian folk religion or occasionally Tengrism, Tengerism, refers to the animism, animistic and shamanism, shamanic ethnic religion that has been practiced in Mongolia and its surrounding areas (including Buryatia and Inner Mongolia) at least since the age of recorded history. In the earliest known stages it was intricately tied to all other aspects of social life and to the tribal organization of Mongolian society. Along the way, it has become influenced by and mingled with Buddhism. During the socialism, socialist years of the twentieth century, it was heavily repressed, but has since made a comeback. Yellow shamanism defines a distinct form of shamanism practiced in Mongolia and Siberia. The term "yellow" in "Yellow Shamanism" is derived from "Yellow Buddhist"; more commonly known as Tibetan Buddhism, this style of Shamanism integrated elements of ritual practice and traditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongolian Folk Religious
Mongolian shamanism, known as the ( ) in Mongolian and more broadly called the Mongolian folk religion or occasionally Tengerism, refers to the animistic and shamanic ethnic religion that has been practiced in Mongolia and its surrounding areas (including Buryatia and Inner Mongolia) at least since the age of recorded history. In the earliest known stages it was intricately tied to all other aspects of social life and to the tribal organization of Mongolian society. Along the way, it has become influenced by and mingled with Buddhism. During the socialist years of the twentieth century, it was heavily repressed, but has since made a comeback. Yellow shamanism defines a distinct form of shamanism practiced in Mongolia and Siberia. The term "yellow" in "Yellow Shamanism" is derived from "Yellow Buddhist"; more commonly known as Tibetan Buddhism, this style of Shamanism integrated elements of ritual practice and traditional Buddhist customs. The Gelukpa (or Geluk) school of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhism In Mongolia
Buddhism is the largest religion in Mongolia practiced by 51.7% of Mongolia's population, according to the 2020 Mongolia census, or 58.1%, according to the Association of Religion Data Archives. Buddhism in Mongolia derives much of its recent characteristics from Tibetan Buddhism of the Gelug and Kagyu lineages, but is distinct and presents its own unique characteristics. Buddhism in Mongolia began with the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) emperors' conversion to Tibetan Buddhism. The Mongols returned to Shamanism, shamanic traditions after the collapse of the Mongol Empire, but Buddhism reemerged in the 16th and 17th centuries. Characteristics Buddhism in Mongolia derives many of its recent characteristics from Tibetan Buddhism of the Gelug and Kagyu lineages, but is distinct and presents its own unique characteristics. Traditionally, the Mongolian shamanism, Mongolian ethnic religions involved worship of Tengri, Heaven (the "eternal blue sky") and ancestors and the ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayan Obo
Bayan'obo Mining District ( Mongolian: , zh, s=白云鄂博矿区), or Baiyun-Obo or Baiyun'ebo, is a mining district in the west of Inner Mongolia, China. It is under the administration of Baotou City, the downtown of which is more than to the south. The mines north of the town are the largest deposits of rare-earth elements yet found and, as of 2005, responsible for 45% of global rare-earth element production. In the satellite image at right, vegetation appears red, grassland is light brown, rocks are black, and water surfaces are green. Two circular open-pit mines are visible, as well as a number of tailings ponds and tailings piles. Administrative divisions Bayan Obo Mining District is made up of 2 subdistricts. Climate Economic geology China produced about 81,000 tons of rare-earth metals in 2001; the number jumped to about 120,000 by 2006. According to the Chinese Society of Rare Earths, of waste gas—containing dust concentrate, hydrofluoric acid, sulfur dioxid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
