"religious circumambulation"

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27 August 2025

A Nepali Buddhist performs Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The 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 elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The 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 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 performs Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The 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 elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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27 August 2025

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The 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

Nepali Buddhists perform Kora, a religious circumambulation, at the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. The 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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26 August 2024

Shanti Stupa in Pokhara known as World Peace Pagoda with religious pilgrims and visitors, is a Buddhist monument situated at the height of 1100 meter on Anadu Hill near Pokhara with Buddha Statue built by Nipponzan-Myohoji. The pagoda is 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter. The white pagoda has two tiers for tourists and religious visitors to circumambulate. Pokhara, Nepal on April 2022

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26 August 2024

Shanti Stupa in Pokhara known as World Peace Pagoda with religious pilgrims and visitors, is a Buddhist monument situated at the height of 1100 meter on Anadu Hill near Pokhara with Buddha Statue built by Nipponzan-Myohoji. The pagoda is 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter. The white pagoda has two tiers for tourists and religious visitors to circumambulate. Pokhara, Nepal on April 2022

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24 April 2024

Hindu devotees in Kathmandu, Nepal, are circumambulating the chariot of Goddess Tudandevi at Gahana Pokhari, also known as Jewel Pond, on April 24, 2024, as part of the Gahana Khojne Jatra, a festival in search of jewels. This annual event, also known as the Tudaldevi Jatra, takes place on Chaitra Shukla Ashtami according to the lunar calendar.

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13 April 2024

The reflection of Bauddhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is being reflected on a glass pane in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 13, 2024.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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8 July 2022

Dar Al-Ezz for Teaching the Holy Qur’an in the village of Tamoh, affiliated to the Abu Nimrous Center in Giza Governorate, contributes to granting a license to memorize the Holy Qur’an to more than a thousand children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years, some of whom have obtained a license in the ten readings of the Holy Qur’an. A party is held for children on every religious occasion such as Eid al-Adha. During these festivities, children practice religious rites associated with each occasion, such as circumambulating the Kaaba.on July 07, 2022.

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