TAUDAHA (where mind rests in peace)

Taudaha is the place where more than 40 varieties of birds mostly depend on its wetlands.

Swoyambhu Nath renovated after 100 years

The Stupa of Swoyambhunath stands on a typically stylized lotus mandala base-a long time ago believed to have originated from a legendary lake of Kathmandu Valley.

This holy site in fact is the massive stupa complex ever built in Nepal. Hundreds of votive shrines and other historical monuments built in and around this stupa speak a lot about the significance and antiquity of this famed stupa.

The huge gold plated vajra ' tha priestly symbol of Vajrayana Buddhism set on the Dharmadhatu mandala at the side of the stupa is worth a close look.


Swayambhu literally means 'Self-Existent One.' Swayambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D.states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva.
By the thirteenth century Swayambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site.The largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal is in a monastery next to the stupa.Statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities dot the stupa complex. Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swayambhunath. Swayambhu is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal......(More pic still to come)

Bhoto Jatra (Vest Festival)

One of the oldest festivals of Nepal. and it takes a skillful hand to make a chariot, one of the tallest in the world

Bhoto Jatra (Vest Festival)

As per tradition, the Bhoto [vest] was displayed in presence of the head of state, and, ‘the living goddess’ Kumari and other senior government officials. The festival is celebrated both by Buddhists and Hindus of Newar community by carrying the chariot of the 'Rato Machhindranath'(as shown in picture), the deity of rain and water, to various places in the ancient town of Patan.

Traditionally, the chariot is towed through the streets of Patan by throngs of devotees for a month until it comes to Jawalakhel and concludes with the Bhoto Jatra. The chariot will be next taken to Bungmati of Lalitpur.

this is my best shot ever......Living goddess Kumari, NEPAL

The Himalayan Hindu kingdom of Nepal is not only the land of many mountain peaks, but also many gods and goddess, unique among all of them being the living, breathing goddess – Kumari Devi, a deified young girl.

As a female deity, she possesses Shakti (Power). Both benevolent and fearful she is worshipped as Kali, Durga and Taleju, etc. However, Kumari as a female deity is worshipped as the living virgin goddess, the defender of the living beings.

The Kumari is given high dignity and is regarded as a personification of the Goddess Taleju. She is considered as an incarnation of Durga, the symbol of power, the divine universal-mother goddess. The devotees consider looking at her as a mascot will bring them good luck.

again from rooftop

view form roof-top (home)

moblie clothing store

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sunset view form my cabin......

Guru Palden of Nepal