The courtyard of Yatkha Bahal situated near Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu during the 'Samyak Puja' a ceremonial offering to Lord Buddha that takes place every 12 years. The central stupa resembles a Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Behind the stupa is an old building, whose upper storey is supported by four ...
Golden Temple in Kwa Bahal is situated north of Patan Durbar Square. This Buddhist monastery was allegedly found in the 12th century and has existed in its current form since 1409. The temple gets its name from the gilded metal plates that cover most of its facade.
The chaityas at Swayambhu. 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...
