Editorial photo #2608616 Human Interest

Swayambhunath in Kathmandu, Nepal

Swayambhunath in Kathmandu, Nepal. An important religious monument specially for Newar Buddhism but also for Hindus. It is the holiest pilgrimage for Buddhists and the most sacred one. The complex includes a stupa, shrines, temples, a Tibetan monastery, museum, library, school and. The stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted on. The access for the site is through a long and steep staircase. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2608616
Date taken: 3 April 2015
Location: —
Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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