A state worship ceremony was held at Khar Zurkh Mountain beside Khukh Nuur Lake in Tsenkhermandal soum, Khentii aimag. Historical accounts associate the area with Temuujin's proclamation as ruler of Khamag Mongol in 1189 and his receipt of the title Chinggis Khaan. The mountain was designated a state-worshipped sacred site by presidential decree marking the 820th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire. President Khurelsukh, Cabinet members, national and local officials, residents and elders attended. Authorities linked the ceremony to preserving state traditions, cultural heritage, natural landscapes and national identity.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated August 24, 2026
Mongolia held a state ceremony of worship at Khar Zurkh Mountain on the shore of Khukh Nuur Lake in Tsenkhermandal soum, Khentii aimag. Historical accounts connect the site to Temuujin's 1189 proclamation as Khaan of Khamag Mongol and the title Chinggis Khaan.
Khar Zurkh was designated a state-worshipped sacred mountain by presidential decree for the 820th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire. President Khurelsukh, Cabinet members, public officials, local residents and elders attended. The ceremony was presented as a way to transmit state and cultural traditions, strengthen respect for nature and protect the landscape. The historical interpretation and ceremonial significance are those reported by MONTSAME and participating authorities.