The Mother Tree | What to See in Mongolia
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Review & FAQ:

  • What is The Mother Tree?
    • A shrine for worshipers of the Shaman religion, The Mother Tree, or Eej Mod, is located in northern Mongolia.
  • What happened to the original Mother Tree?
    • Once an actual tree that was struck by lightning, it was further damaged by a fire in 2015, which burned it nearly to the ground.
  • What remains of the shrine today?
    • The shrine now consists of a ceremonial stump where the tree once stood, a “ger” (yurt), and all the offerings left by Shamans.
  • What offerings do worshippers leave at The Mother Tree?
    • Offerings like milk, vodka, bricks of tea, and a sea of blue ceremonial scarves turn this eerily beautiful place into something like an art installation, with worshippers continuing to add to it as tribute for their prayers.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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