The Boudhanath Stupa stood as a symbol of Buddhist belief, as a giant mandala of peace and beauty and giant eyes over the surrounding town. The huge meditative monument, built sometime around the 14th century, is said to have been created just after Buddha ‘s passing. The enormous offering site is fast becoming a focal point of worship and offering in the city. The building’s structure consists of a massive dome, on top of which stands a pyramid tower of Buddhism. The stupa’s spot was originally on an important trade route which allowed a steady stream of possible converts.
Boudhanath stupa’s most important thing is its many architectural and numerological tributes to Buddhism. The Boudha Kathmandu map looks like Mount Meru from a bird’s eye view. Four statues of the Buddha meditating guard the temple ‘s four cardinal points. There are five different segments from the base to the top which signify each of nature’s five elements. The magnificent whitewashed dome is water that sustains life. The eyes of the Boudhanath stupa are said to be watches over the world by Lord Buddha. A 13 step spire goes up on top of that. The spire’s triangular shape stands for fire.
Located eight kilometers east of downtown Kathmandu, Budha is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and one of Kathmandu’s most imposing landmarks. It is the largest stupa in the Kathmandu Valley, visible as soon as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Timings : Monday to Sunday 6 am to 10 pm
Entry Fee : INR 250 for foreign Nationals
