Swayambhu Purana (Devnagari: स्वयम्भू पूराण) is a Buddhist scripture about the origin and development of Kathmandu valley. Swayambhu Purana gives detail of all the Buddhas who …

Svayambhu is a portmanteau of the Sanskrit words svayam (स्वयम्) which means 'self' or 'on its own' and bhū (भू) which means 'to take birth' or 'arising'. According to the Brahmanas, the …

Resting on a hillock 3 km west of Kathmandu, Swayambhu is one of the holiest Buddhist stupas in Nepal. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a …

Swayambhu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds a special place in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The complex includes a stupa, a variety of shrines, temples, and prayer wheels, …

Feb 19, 2023 · Swayambhu is often referred to as the oldest known stupa of Nepal, with evidence pointing up to 2000 years back. Even though the exact date of its construction is unknown, it is …

The Swayambhu Stupa, located in the spiritual heart of the Kathmandu Valley, is where Guru Rinpoche met his Newar consort, Shakyadevi. Swayambhu is treasured as the self-arisen …

Swayambhu Purana or Svayambhū Purāṇa (Devanagari: स्वयम्भू पुराण) is a Buddhist scripture about the origin and development of Kathmandu valley. Swayambhu Purana gives …

A golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden …

Swayambhu is an ancient religious complex on top of the hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of …

Feb 25, 2025 · Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is one of the most revered and ancient religious sites in Nepal. Perched atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, this …