Baudhastupa Kathmandu

Boudha stupa is semicircle shaped and contains the relics and remaining of Buddha. The huge mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Stupa in Sanskrit is referred to a dome shaped architecture which is called Chorten in Tibetan and now adopted in English too. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. It was built right after the demise of Lord Buddha during the 5th century AD in the reign of King Manadev (464-505)AD and is the world largest Chhyorten. The stupa was built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. It is believed that the stupa contain the remains of Kassapa Buddha. The giant Boudhanath stupa is a gateway to heaven serving as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms are symbolizing the sky whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on stupa are diversely described as inscrutable, impassive, empathy and shrewd