The woman prayed in front of an altar in Swayambhunath

Woman praying in front of altar
Shot in Swayambhunath, Nepal
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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.

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Nov 2009 NEPAL PEOPLE

PHOTO DATA

No

3380

Shooting Date

Jun 2009

Posted On

November 15, 2009

Modified On

December 12, 2023

Place

Swayambhunath, Nepal

Genre

Candid Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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