Sacred Spaces in Nepal

The site where Sakyamuni Buddha first met his father after achieving enlightenment.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.

The spot where Parvati convinced Shiva to marry her, has become a pilgrimage site for married and unmarried women.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.

A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.