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An aerial view of the Himalayas with windswept Mount Everest in the center. The mountain is located on the Nepal-China border and is shared by both countries. Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth above sea level at 8,849 m (29,025 ft). The mountain was named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor and geographer who served as the Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843.
Aerial view of some of the Himalayas with Mount Everest in the distance.
Dramatic aerial view of a valley in the Himalayas. Note the terracing on the hillsides.
A view of temples in the area of Durbar Square in the historic center of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. This photograph was taken before the devastating earthquake of 2015, during which many of these buildings were severely damaged or destroyed.
A building and statue in Durbar Square, Kathmandu.
A shrine to Shiva and Parvati in Durbar Square, Kathmandu.
Boudha is a stupa (dome shaped Buddhist shrine) in Kathmandu. Its massive mandala symbolizes the Buddhist cosmos. Four of the Dhyani Buddhas mark the cardinal points, with the fifth, Vairocana, enshrined in the center. The five Buddhas also personify the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether), which are represented in the stupa's architecture. The Boudha Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A mask shop in Kathmandu.
Mountainside village terracing with the Himalayas in the background.
Aerial view of Mount Everest on a clear day. The mountain falls on the Nepal-China border and is shared by both countries.
The Bengal tiger is native to the Indian subcontinent and is one of the biggest wild cats alive. It is threatened by poaching, habitat destruction, and habitat fragmentation. Nepal hosts a valuable tiger conservation program.
In Buddhism, symbolic offerings are made to increase contemplative gratitude and inspiration, and often act as preparation for meditation. Typical material offerings involve simple objects such as a lit candle or oil lamp, burning incense, flowers, food, fruit, water, or drinks. Within the traditional Buddhist framework of karma and rebirth, offerings contribute to the accumulation of merit, which leads to a better rebirth and eventual release from suffering. Candles mark respect or deference, and evoke the state of impermanence and change; these are cornerstones of the Buddhist philosophy. The light from a humble candle is also said to symbolize the enlightenment of the Buddha.
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