Editorial photo #13382545 Religion and Belief

Reconstruction Underway At The Golden Temple In Lalitpur, Nepal

Hiranyavarna Mahavihara, also known as Kwa Baha and the Golden Temple, undergoes reconstruction in Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 28, 2026. The historic Buddhist monastery is renowned for its gold-plated facade and intricate Nepalese bahal architecture. Its main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha. The temple features a rectangular courtyard with entrances on the western and south-eastern sides. The traditional priest, a young boy known as Bapacha, performs daily rituals including silent rounds around the temple, while assistant priests organize annual feasts and the five-year Samyak festival dedicated to Dipankara Buddha. The heritage site remains one of the most popular attractions for domestic and international tourists visiting Lalitpur. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13382545
Date taken: 28 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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