Ammar's Blog: Boudhanath Stupa

This Colossal Stupa is the biggest in Nepal. This is one of the oldest stupas in the country with a diameter of about 100m and a height km 40m, Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in the world. The Bouddhanath stupa covers a vast area that has a circumambulatory path at the bottom and another path made of three-tier plinth. This stupa is pinnacles as well as 108 Buddhist Gods and Goddesses.

The most attractive part of the Stupa is the all seeing eyes of the Buddha painted with red, white and blue. After 1959, many Tibetans came and have settled in Bouddhanath area.

It is believed that King Manadeva built the Bouddhanath stupa during the Lichavi period. It has been renovated time and again and the present form of stupa was renovated in the 17th century.

The most popular festival celebrated here is the Tibetan New Year festival Lhosar that falls in February. The festival starts with prayers and worship. Thousands, of Tibetans dress Traditionally and dance after lighting incense to Buddha. Lots of Tibetan comes from Laddakh, Sikkim, Bhutan as well as other parts of the hills to celebrate this festival.

In Bouddhanath, there are many monasteries. They are all beautifully decorated and colorfully painted.