Vignettes of Kathmandu
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A Sadhu plays Indian melodies on his modern Keyboard.
2014 Dec 03, Wed, 1:33 pm;
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Shilu Mahadev Mandir, also known as Phasi Dega in the Newar language, is a Hindu temple located in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal. Built in the 1650s during the Malla period, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
2014 Oct 03, Fri, 1:21 pm;
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Siddhi Lakshmi Mandir (Lohan Dega in Newar), a Hindu temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
2014 Oct 03, Fri, 1:27 pm;
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Three grand figures at Swayambhunath—Shakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and Avalokiteshvara, each in their distinct Mudras (pose or hand gesture), represent core ideals of Mahayana Buddhism: enlightenment, infinite light, and boundless compassion.
2014 Oct 04, Sat, 2:18 pm;
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The giant Dharma Bell, inscribed by Mantras in Tibetan script, hands in the Swayambhunath premise. It is rung by pilgrims to mark the start of prayers and Kora (circumambulation).
2014 Oct 04, Sat, 2:46 pm;
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Swoyambhunath Stupa, a Buddhist shrine also known to many tourists as the Monkey Temple.
2014 Oct 04, Sat, 3:28 pm;
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Swoyambhunath Stupa, a Buddhist shrine also known to many tourists as the Monkey Temple.
2014 Oct 04, Sat, 4:02 pm;
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Houses in Kathmandu are adorned by strings of lights during Tihar, a Hindu festival of lights. The large complex is a movie hall named Jai Nepal.
2014 Oct 25, Sat, 5:46 pm;
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A row of marionettes resembling actors donning the masks of Hindu deities. The Chitarakars, an artist caste group of the Newars, make the masks for theater and rituals.
2014 Oct 26, Sun, 1:56 pm;
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The intricately carved wooden facade, showcasing traditional Newar craftsmanship, adorns the residence of the Kumari, Nepal's revered Living Goddess. While the tradition holds deep religious and cultural significance, it has also attracted scholarly and human rights scrutiny concerning the effects of seclusion and deification on the young Kumari's childhood, education, personal development, and well-being.
2014 Oct 26, Sun, 2:10 pm;
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A variety of sun-dried fish for sale in the oldest market of Nepal, Ason Bazar in Kathmandu
2014 Sep 26, Fri, 3:29 pm;
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Arrays of Nepalese condiments and spices for sale in Ason Bazar in Kathmandu.
2014 Sep 27, Sat, 1:46 pm;
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A Hindu sadhu and his wife. Traditional Hindu ascetics renounce nuptial and familial lives.
2014 Sep 27, Sat, 3:04 pm;
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A large brass sculpture of Nandi, the mount of the HIndu deity, Shiva seats in the entrance of the inner sanctum of the Pashupatinath (Lord of the Beast) temple.
2014 Sep 28, Sun, 3:05 pm;
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A hefty metal bell hangs from an ornate frame in the premise of the Pashutnath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu.
2014 Sep 28, Sun, 3:09 pm;
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A duo of eccentric Hindu holy men, known as Sadhus.
2014 Sep 28, Sun, 3:29 pm;
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Through a row of Shiva shrines in Pashupatinath Temple.
2014 Sep 28, Sun, 3:39 pm;
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The Boudhanath Stupa symbolizes the path to enlightenment—its white dome represents the earth, the Buddha’s eyes embody awareness, and the 13 golden tiers reflect stages toward nirvana, crowned by the umbrella of liberation.
2014 Sep 28, Sun, 5:01 pm;
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A canopy of advertisements and closely knit shops attuned to tourists line the streets of"Thamel", an eccentric ghetto in Kathmandu.
2017 Jul 18, Tue, 5:07 pm;
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Blanketed by the monsoon sky at dusk.
2025 Aug 16, Sat, 7:18 pm;
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Veiled by alge, the placid water of Gahanapokhari is unmoved by the gentle breeze.
2025 Aug 29, Fri, 7:04 pm;
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A sewing machine repairman reads his morning paper in the wider Newar alley of Sankata in Newroad, Kathmandu. Above the adjacent shuttered shop, a diabolical Chepu, a mythic water creature, clutches a serpent with its mouth, believed to ward off evil and guard the house.
2025 Jul 23, Wed, 3:47 pm;
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A "Right Pack" bagpack by JanSport hangs on a hefty wooden plank doubling as seats for passerbys of the Kumari House.
2025 Jul 27, Sun, 5:30 pm;
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A budle of organic garlic hangs beneath the CGI roof of a rustic old house. These cozy, timeworn abodes in Kathmandu, now dwindling rapidly as modern larger houses replace them, reflect age-old Nepalese practices—hanging harvests like corn and garlic, and lining terraces with potted plants and bottled pickles basking in the sun.
2025 Jun 21, Sat, 5:06 pm;
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Savoring the city lights seen from Jagdol Hill at Makalbari in Rubina's company.
2025 Sep 05, Fri, 7:22 pm;
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2025 Sep 19, Fri, 6:38 am;
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2025 Sep 19, Fri, 6:40 am;
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A dog in Hadigaun lounges on a palanquin made for deities.
2025 Sep 20, Sat, 2:43 pm;
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Boudha Stupa shimmers against a grayish-blue evening sky.
2025 Sep 20, Sat, 6:31 pm;
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Boudha Stupa shimmers against a grayish-blue evening sky.
2025 Sep 20, Sat, 6:32 pm;
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