Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest Stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. The Boudhanath Stupa, also called by many as Khasti Chaitya, is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Boudhanath area. The Stupa, a well-known
Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Boudhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world. The Boudhanath Stupa covers a vast area. It has a round path at the bottom while another path is made of three-tier plinth. The Stupa resembles Swayambhunath Stupa to some extent. The most impressive part of the Stupa is the eyes of the Buddha which are painted with red, white and blue colors. Lhosar, the Tibetan New Year festival, is the most popular festival celebrated at Boudhanath Stupa. Lhosar festival begins with prayers and worship. Thousands of Tibetans dress in traditional attire and dance after expressing reverence for Buddha. Number of Tibetans comes from Laddakh, Sikkim, Bhutan to take part in this festival. In Boudhanath Stupa, there are many monasteries or Gompa attractions. They are all impressively adorned and colorfully painted. Anyone can visit the monasteries and take visuals. It is advisable to give small donation if you take photographs.
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