The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath is situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu, The temple is colloquially known as the “monkey temple” because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard the temple.
Swayambhunath Stupa is a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill. It is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. It has a lofty white dome and a glittering golden spire that are visible from all sides of the valley. Historical records found on a stone inscription give evidence that the stupa was already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century A.D.
The surroundings of Swyambhunarayan Stupa consist of chaityas, temples, painted images of deities and numerous other religious objects.
Harati Temple
The temple is dedicated to the goddess of smallpox and other epidemics. The presence of the Harati Devi temple signifies the intermingling of the pantheons of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.
Fast Facts
Location
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Kathmandu Valley
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Era
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Before 5th century
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Unique Feature
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365 steps lead to the Temple that is believed to be 'Self-Created' or 'Self-Existence'
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Category
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World Heritage Site
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