Selling Antiques
Souvenir stall in khatmandu
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Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
Hindu Pandith (SADHU)
Sadhu's (holy men) are mostly foound by the temples, Hinduism is practiced by a greater majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation. Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country, is linked historically with Nepal as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama who as the Buddha Gautama gave birth to the Buddhist tradition.
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The shrine of Swayambhu is situated on top of Padmanchal Hill.
365 stone steps lead to the central stupa which
has a circumference of 64m and a height of 10m.
The-Maju-Deval-Temple
It is dedicated to Shiva and inside you will find a famous Lingam. The steps of this temple is a favourite place to sit and watch the daily life.
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Mahendeshwar Temple
Hundreds of Hindu people waiting for their chance to worship (POOJA) at Mahendeshwar Temple
Read more...Boudhanath Temple
Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas and an
important Tibetan Buddhist monument outside
Tibet. The stupa has a circumference of 100m
and is 38m high
Darbar Square in Patan Nepal
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Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. The city is full of Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of artists. | |
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| The ancient city of Patan is situated on the south of Bagmati River and is about 5 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. | |
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You'll get a taxi anywhere around the town to Durbar Square Patan Nepal. If you'd like to get more information definitely getting a guide to take you around would help. The place could take you anywhere from an hour to 3 hours to get around. Unless you are a local you wont get a chance to go here often so make sure you check it all out. | |
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Pottery a Business as Ancient as Bahrain
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This craft is today still being practiced in almost exactly the same way it used to be, with little or no resort to modern devices. The skills have been passed down, generation by generation, and although the number of craftsmen has declined, the potters still in the trade have remained true to their tradition. |
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Birth Place Of AHMED SHAH ABDALI (Ruler of Afghanistan)
Birth Place of AHMED SHAH ABDALI.
Ruler of Afghanistan. A.D. 1747-1773.
Situated in Multan - (City of Saints).
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The Pictured Wall
The pictured wall is situated in the north and northwest of the Lahore Fort and presents a series of tile mosaic panels which are amongst the most spectacular worldwide. It has a remarkable unity of composition along with a variety of unique designs. Its construction was started by Mughal Emperor Jahangir and completed during the tenure of Shah Jahan in 1631-32 AD. The wall is nearly 450 meters in length and 17 meters in height has been adorned with pannels of tile mosaics. These tiles depict men, fairies with wings, elephants, lions, dragons, scenes of animal fight etc.
Corridors
Ancient Architecture describing the lifestyle of Mughal Empires, This Corridor is from Lahore Fort
LAHORE FORT
LAHORE FORT it was founded some where in the B.C. era yet built into its present shape between 1566 and 1673 A.D. A grandeur of Moghal Architecture best preserved archaeologically are "SHISH MAHAL" (The Palace of Mirrors), "MOTI MASJID" (Pearl Mosque), "DIWAN-E-AAM" (Court for the Commons) and "HATHI PER" (Elephant Steps). it also has Moghal & Sikh period museums, named As Moghal GalleryThe Multan Municipal Corporation Clock Tower
The Multan Municipal Corporation Clock Tower , describes the history Multan city ,Pakistan
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Shah Faisal Masjid - Faisal Mosque
Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Pakistan. The Shah Faisal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan, is among one of the largest mosques in the world. It is a state National Mosque. It is a popular masjid in the Islamic world, and is renowned for both its size and its architecture covering an area of 5,000 square meters with a capacity of 300,000 worshippers. Read rest >>
Shah Rukn-I-Alam, Multan
Shrine of Shah Rukn-I-Alam in Multan, Pakistan. It sits prominently on city heights. It's a must visit place for many coming to Multan.
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