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Nyatapola Temple is a 5 storey pagoda. Nepali King Bhupatindra Malla erected the temple during a 5-month period from late 1701 into 1702. It is the temple of Siddha Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity. The entrance to Nyatapola temple is protected by the legendary wrestlers of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Swirling line of devotees at Pashupati Nath-God of Animals, during Teej festival. 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.
Deuki Temple at Deomandu, Baitadi district, Nepal.
Priest of Deuki Temple at Deomandu, Baitadi District, Nepal.
Deuki Temple at Deomandu, Baitadi District, Nepal. The Deuki were historically dedicated to the Devi and acted as temple handmaidens.
Visiting Pashupatinath temple. Kathmandu, Nepal.
Visiting Pashupatinath temple. 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.
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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