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| In 2013,visiting Boudhanath Stupa with my friends (Rajesh Limbu and Sagar Shakya) |
Location
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Kathamndu, Nepal
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Affiliation
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Buddhism, Hindusim
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Built
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5th century
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UNESCO Heritage site
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Listed in 1979
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Maximum Height
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43.25m (100ft)
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Damaged
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Partially damaged by the massive earthquake on 25th apirl,2015
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Largest Stupa
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In the World
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Architecture type
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StupaQuick facts of boudhanth Stupa
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Boudhanath Stupa is the largest Stupa in the world.Located in heart of Kathmandu valley. The architecture used uniquely and the place is visited by both Hindu and Buddhist. It is believed that the stupa was constructed in Fifth century, but its design looks as fresh as it has built in few years ago. Boudhanath is one of the UNCECO World heritage sites which was listed in 1979.
After the massive earthquake on 25th April, 2015, the stupa is partially damaged by the tremor. Till on the date of today, most of the parts are well maintained. Even the process of maintenance going on, but visitors can go and see the heritage site.
Meaning of Different parts of Stupa ;
1) Mandala: Mansion of Boudha
2) Dome : Symbol of Universe or vase of great treasure
3) Two eyes: Symbol of method and wisdom
4) Harmika : Symbol of eight Nobel Path
5) Nose like Symbol: Symbol of NIrvana
6) Lotus : Symbol of compassion and purity
7) Umbrella: Protector of three jewels; Boudha, Dharma and Sangha
8) Pinnacle : King of all mountains
9) Thirteen step: 13 steps of Bodhisattva's ground for complete englightment
Additional information :
- Dimension of Dome of Budhha Stupa : 120 ft in diameter,1 hector in width,43.25m in height and area 6756 square meters
- Believed to be built during the Kashyapa Buddha's end period and the beginning period of Shakyamuni Buddha
- It is also known as "Stupa of Enlightment" or" Bodhi Stupa" and Jhyarung Khashyor.
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