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Newar devotees circumambulate Kathmandu’s Seto Machhendranath temple. The cult of this idol is one of the oldest and most revered in the valley’s religion. The god is identified by the local Buddhist as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion, and by Hindus as Yamaraja, lord of death. Hindus come to light a candle before the idol when someone in the family is in danger of death. The idol receives a ritual bathing each winter before making its public appearance riding in a rath, or chariot, several weeks later. Kathmandu, Nepal.
A year-old standoff also continues between King Gyanendra, who dismissed the Parliament last October, and the country's five major political parties, which have refuded to join the government since then. Neither side shows any sign of compromise, although everyone agrees their disunity has worked to the Maoists' advantage.
Newar devotees circumambulate Kathmandu’s Seto Machhendranath temple. The cult of this idol is one of the oldest and most revered in the valley’s religion. The god is identified by the local Buddhist as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion, and by Hindus as Yamaraja, lord of death. Hindus come to light a candle before the idol when someone in the family is in danger of death. The idol receives a ritual bathing each winter before making its public appearance riding in a rath, or chariot, several weeks later. Kathmandu, Nepal.
A year-old standoff continues between the King Gyanendra, and the country's four political parties, which have refused to join the current government. 20th April 2006. Kathmandu, Nepal.
A year-old standoff also continues between King Gyanendra, who dismissed the Parliament last October, and the country's five major political parties, which have refused to join the government since then. Neither side shows any sign of compromise, although everyone agrees their disunity has worked to the Maoists' advantage. 20th April 2006. Kathmandu, Nepal.
Monks performing ritual during centennial ceremony of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse at Monastery in Bouddha, Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Monks performing ritual during centennial ceremony of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse at Monastery in Bouddha, Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Monks performing ritual during centennial ceremony of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse at Monastery in Bouddha, Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Monks performing ritual during centennial ceremony of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse at Monastery in Bouddha, Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Newar devotees circumambulate Kathmandu’s Seto Machhendranath temple. The cult of this idol is one of the oldest and most revered in the valley’s religion. The god is identified by the local Buddhist as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion, and by Hindus as Yamaraja, lord of death. Hindus come to light a candle before the idol when someone in the family is in danger of death. The idol receives a ritual bathing each winter before making its public appearance riding in a rath, or chariot, several weeks later.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Newar devotees circumambulate Kathmandu’s Seto Machhendranath temple. The cult of this idol is one of the oldest and most revered in the valley’s religion. The god is identified by the local Buddhist as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion, and by Hindus as Yamaraja, lord of death. Hindus come to light a candle before the idol when someone in the family is in danger of death. The idol receives a ritual bathing each winter before making its public appearance riding in a rath, or chariot, several weeks later. Kathmandu, Nepal.
Newar devotees circumambulate Kathmandu’s Seto Machhendranath temple. The cult of this idol is one of the oldest and most revered in the valley’s religion. The god is identified by the local Buddhist as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattava of compassion, and by Hindus as Yamaraja, lord of death. Hindus come to light a candle before the idol when someone in the family is in danger of death. The idol receives a ritual bathing each winter before making its public appearance riding in a rath, or chariot, several weeks later.
Kathmandu, Nepal.
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