Bishwakarma Baha in Om baha. There is a gold plate in the bahal which tells of the consecration of the principal deity, Akshobhya, in 1429 by a Shakya Bhikshu, Jayateja Pala. There is a canopied chaitya in the middle of a courtyard.
Yata Baha in Gophale, Kathmandu. There are two stone chaityas in the courtyard. The larger one is made of brick and stucco and has a small niche for the five Buddha figures.
Yata Baha in Gophale, Kathmandu. There are two stone chaityas in the courtyard. The larger one is made of brick and stucco and has a small niche for the five Buddha figures.
Itum Bahal, in Kathmandu. This bahal is also known as Paravarta Mahavihar and is a principal monastery. It consists of a decorated gatehouse leading leading into the courtyard and a shrine opposite. There are a number of sculptures in the temple.
Chilancho stupa is located in Kirtipur. It stands on a stepped platform surrounded by four smaller Stupas. All five are lavishly decorated with statues of the Dhyani Buddhas.
Chilancho stupa is located in Kirtipur. It stands on a stepped platform surrounded by four smaller Stupas. All five are lavishly decorated with statues of the Dhyani Buddhas.
Chilancho stupa is located in Kirtipur. It stands on a stepped platform surrounded by four smaller Stupas. All five are lavishly decorated with statues of the Dhyani Buddhas.
Itum Bahal, in Kathmandu. This bahal is also known as Paravarta Mahavihar and is a principal monastery. It consists of a decorated gatehouse leading leading into the courtyard and a shrine opposite. There are a number of sculptures in the temple.
Pashupati SJB Rana (right), Minister of Water Resources and Communication, paying respect to the King and Queen in Sindhupalanchok. Photo by Kiran Man Chitrakar.