Shrine
Holy place is considered to be natural (mountain, lake,
river, tree, etc.) or cultural, that is man-made object, which is revered
by people as having some special properties (mostly healing), special power.
But as the holy nation honors those places that are connected with some kind
of legendary or memorable events of the past.
In ancient times, Kyrgyz revered saints natural elements - earth, water,
fire, etc.
Kyrgyz worshiped the sacred mountains and brought sacrifices to the spirits
of the mountains.
Before the slaughter of sheep, all the men and women were facing west, and
all those present recited the baht, the spell.
Slaughtering of sheep, the blood released into the river, cooked meat, and
arranged a common meal.
In general, the Turks, and the Kirghiz including, during the migrations
of stones piled up so-called oboo, sacrificial mounds, designed for the spirit
of the mountain. These oboo later became known as Mazar, becoming a cult veneration
of Muslim saints.
Along with such man-made shrines as Mazar (incidentally, Mazar, and may
be considered a natural object), Kyrgyz revered as mausoleums - Kumbez.
Several Kumbez associated with legends about the holy people. That is, for
example, the mausoleum Padysha-Ata, located in Aksy district of Jalalаbat
region.
Visiting this place is equivalent to commit a small Hajj. The shrine attracts
pilgrims from Central Asia and even the Middle East. For centuries people
come to this place. In the belief that if you prayed to touch the hand of
stone, lying near the head of the saint, and make a wish, it will be granted.