Swayambhunath has many stupas. This is the oldest Buddhist temple in Nepal. The biggest stupa is located in the center of the temple and visitors go around the stupa to pay their respects. The woman in this photo wearing a saree was one of the visitors who were going around the huge stupa.
When she came to the altar at the side of the stupa, she stopped and started to pray. Then, startled by her prayers, a dove flew close by. Perhaps it had taken off to bring her wish to the Buddha.
Nov 2009 NEPAL PEOPLE | |
BUDDHISM PIGEON PRAY SWAYAMBHUNATH TEMPLE WORSHIP |
No
3380
Shooting Date
Jun 2009
Posted On
November 15, 2009
Modified On
July 1, 2024
Place
Swayambhunath, Nepal
Genre
Candid Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM