The temple of Bungadyo in Bungamati. This large sikhara style temple, in the centre of the town square of Bungamati, houses the shrine of Bungadyo, also recognized as Rato Macchendranath, Avalokitesvara, Karunamaya or Bungamati Lokesvara. Bungadyo, the God of Rain, is worshipped by both Hindus a...
Aerial view of Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to legend, Kat...