Mahabouddha Stupa — Local services in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Maha Buddha Stupa lies between Newroad and Asan in Kathmandu, it is only main Stupa in Nepal that does not comprise of any Nepalese influence in its architecture. The design of the Maha Buddha Stupa is based on the Indian style Sikhara temples that are principally constructed of bricks. This Stupa was constructed during the sovereignty of King Mahendra Malla around1585 A.D. Maha Buddha Stupa is sometimes known as the, "Temple of One Thousand Buddha" due to the thousands of images of Gautam Buddha that have been painted on its inner walls, So it is even called "sangetongu" in Tibetan language meaning which also means "temple of thousand Buddha". The temple is perhaps the best and first temple built up of terracotta in the country. It has historical and religious importance but the temple seems like rather ignored by the public on any common day and the lamps appear to be hardly ever lighted, it dose comes to life once a year when abundant numbers of devotee come to rejoice the...

Whole area is so acoustically arranged that you are constantly getting a sound of Buddhist praying song, which enlightened you soul and makes you mind peace. I suggest you to visit this place if you love Buddhism or interested in Buddhism. You will definitely feel the positive vibes of this magical...

Mahabouddha is now known as a Chinese Market, Khasa Market. The ward is named on big stupa located on it , The stupa is a replica of Swayambhu Naath Stupa. The area is very busy and crowded just because of the wholesale market...