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Swayambhunath Darshan
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The Swayambhunath or Monkey Temple is a historical and religious architecture in the Kathmandu valley, west of Kathmandu city. With a golden spire crowning a conical wooden hill, it is one of the most spiritual temples for Buddhists.
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About Swayambhunath Darshan
The Swayambhunath or Monkey Temple is a historical and religious architecture in the Kathmandu valley, west of Kathmandu city. With a golden spire crowning a conical wooden hill, it is one of the most spiritual temples for Buddhists. The Tibetan name for the site means ‘Sublime Trees’, for different varieties of trees that are found on the hill. People visit the temple in praying for peace on the hillock of Swayambhunath in the northwest of the Kathmandu valley. According to historians, the 15th century Swayambhutnath Paan mentions a miraculous lotus, which was planted by Buddha, and bloomed from the lake that once covered Kathmandu valley. The lotus mysteriously radiated a brilliant light and the place was named Swayamabhu. The meaning of Swayambhu is Self-Create or Self-Existent, therefore saints, and sages from around the world traveled to the lake for its power in granting enlightenment.
Moreover, the Swayamabhunath worshippers include Hindus, Vajrayana Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, and the Newai Buddhists of central and southern Nepal. Each morning, hundreds of worshippers of pilgrims ascend the 365 steps that lead up the hill, heading past the gilded Vajra and being a series of clockwise circumambulations of the stupa. The area surrounding the stupa is filled with temples, chaityas, painted images of deities, and various other religious objects. Also, there are many small shrines with statues of Tantric and shamanistic deities, prayer wheels for the Tibetan Buddhists, Shiva Lingams, and a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Harati. The presence of the Harati Devi Temple signifies the intermingling of the pantheons of Hinduism and Buddhism in the development of the religious trends of Nepal. Since the Buddhists didn’t have a god to protect them from dangerous smallpox, they turned to the Hindu god for help. Also, Swayamabhunath Stupa is also called the ‘Moneky Temple’ because in this area you can see the monkeys anywhere you turn your head. Nearby the Swayamabhunath hill is other important temples like the Shiva Jyotir Linga of Pashupatinath, Changu Narayan, Boudhanath Stupa, Dakshinkal, and Budhanikhantha.
Devotes all around the year can be seen circumambulating the Swayambhunath stupa at all times. The Swayambhunath stupa tour is the best place to observe religious harmony here in Nepal. Like Boudhanatha, Swayambhunath is also another popular religious site tour where we can enjoy the stunning views of the Kathmandu valley.
Nepal is known for its Stupa, Hindu temple, Buddhists Monastery, cave, and various other cultural places. This is why Nepal is the first choice for thousands of pilgrims to visit. For all types of tours, mountain trekking, peak climbing, and expeditions, Quest Himalayan Trekking and Expedition is a well-organized company. We make sure you will have a safe and memorable trip, all you need to do is book your tour today.
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