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27 August 2025

A Nepali woman feeds the pigeons in the premises of the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the Stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Pigeons take flight against the backdrop of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Pigeons rest on the dome in front of the two eyes of Buddha at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa is a gateway to heaven, serving as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are diversely described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the Stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

A Nepali Buddhist woman feeds pigeons in the premises of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

A Nepali child, accompanied by a parent, feeds the pigeons in the premises of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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14 August 2025

A conflict between protesters and supporters of the ruling SNS party escalates into clashes with police near the party's office on Liberation Boulevard in Novi Sad, Serbia, on August 13, 2025. A part of the structure dismantles during the conflict.

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3 July 2025

A detailed view of the carillon figures in the tower of the New Town Hall with the Mariensaule column in front in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 3, 2025.

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3 July 2025

A detailed view of the carillon figures in the tower of the New Town Hall with the Mariensaule column in front in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 3, 2025.

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15 June 2025

The logo of Erste Bank is on the facade of a bank branch in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Two pigeons rest above the blue signage of the Austrian financial institution.

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23 May 2025

A person with a backpack walks across a paved square in front of a Lancome Beauty Institute in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The pastel-colored building features arched windows and decorative architectural details in the city center.

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21 May 2025

People wait at the Pasing Station tram and bus stop near shops and cafes in the modern district outside Munich Pasing Station in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on April 21, 2025. The stop serves tram line 19 and connects with local transportation and shopping areas.

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6 May 2025

People queue in front of the Rischart bakery at Marienplatz 18 in Munich, Germany, on May 3, 2025. This flagship branch of Max Rischart's Backhaus KG is the most frequented bakery location in Germany and also serves as the company's headquarters.

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4 March 2025

The interior of Karlsruhe Central Station (Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof) in Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, on February 24, 2025, showcases a passageway with iron columns and beams, illuminated by overhead lighting. Pedestrians walk through the station, while a bakery, ''Le Crobag,'' is prominently visible on the right, serving customers. A pigeon stands on the tiled floor, adding to the daily urban atmosphere of this major transportation hub.

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4 March 2025

A view of the Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy on March 3, 2025.

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13 April 2024

Pigeons are taking flight in the premises of the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2024.

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17 March 2024

A person is feeding pigeons inside an old house in Kolkata, India, on March 17, 2023.

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