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Elum Ghar, also known as Mount Ilam is a {{convert|2800|m}} mountain located between the Swat and Buner districts of Pakistan. Elum Ghar is the highest peak in the region, and is snow-covered most of the year It is located west of Pir Baba in the Buner District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. The mountain was a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus until 1947, and is believed to be the site when a previous incarnation of the Buddha gave up his life. The city of Mingora can be seen from atop the mountain. The mountain is popular among hikers due to its many streams and lakes that can be seen while going up the mountain. HistoryArchaeologists have found ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization around the mountain, and believe that there may still be more buried ancient ruins. The top of the mountain is locally known as "Jogiano sar".This site is also significant in Hinduism The mountain has snakes and cobras near the top. There is a local proverb that says, Maar chey zwaan shi nu da elum ghar ta laar shi, which means, When a snake reaches its youth, it goes to Mount Elum. According to the Indologist Giuseppe Tucci's proposal the rock of Aornos is at the summit of Elum Ghar (Mount Ilam), Alexander the greats forces faced a tough battle on this site. However there are other possible sites for the rock of Aornos identified , such as Pir Sar in Shangla. FestivalsEvery year at the end of July or at the beginning of August, the festival of "Jushn-e-Elum" is held. It is celebrated by the youth from nearby villages, mainly by Malakporians. The celebration is an opportunity to get out of the heat of the valley and stay for a couple of days on the cooler mountain. ReferencesExternal links{{coord|34.6197|N|72.3310|E|source:wikidata|display=title}} 3 : Buner District|Mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa|Two-thousanders of Pakistan |
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