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    People light traditional oil lamp (diyo) and recite mantras. They keep awake all night to ensure that the lamp keeps burning. After walking inside the temple throwing 7 different kind of sacred seeds, devotees walk to the river Bagmati where the oil candles are released: by gerardo, Views[681]
         		 Balachatrdashi Is a Hindu celebration observed in Pashupatinath, the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal with thousands of pilgrims coming from Nepal and other south Asian countries. It is believed by performing Bala Chaturdashi rituals we can secure a better place in heaven for the dead relatives. It is also believed that this helps settle the restless souls of departed ones who were not properly burnt: by gerardo, Views[466]
         		 The Children of God live near Pashupatinath temple, in Kathmandu. They collect coins from the river Bagmati, thrown by families of deceased people. They also collect personal belonging like clothes. The families of those who died, don’t care about them taking the coins or clothes, as once death, the person no longer needs them: by gerardo, Views[906]
         		 Saying goodbye to Nepal and to the young shadowy figures that joyously jump off the pier into the Phewa.: by myhandshakewiththeworld, Views[238]
         		 Pasang, a Tibetan girl living in the orphanage where I lived had experience with cameras.: by myhandshakewiththeworld, Views[220]
     
    The Annapurna Range, part of the Himalayas bear hug the Phewa Tal Lake.: by myhandshakewiththeworld, Views[272]
         		 Unknowingly to the child monk I shared a moment in time with him. : by myhandshakewiththeworld, Views[209]
         		 Kathmandu. My first days abroad produce a similar image to that of home. A lazy dog, a bike, men and women in natural routine. : by myhandshakewiththeworld, Views[204]
         		 A view of Himalayas from Pokara. Pokara serves as a trekking base for the adventurous tourists. Watching the sunrise over here changed my perception towards life. It was the first time i realized how many days we spent in vein in running for money or a job in our life. despite all the sufferings we go through life for monetary success, Life remains something different and unchanged somewhere with its all beauty. After this experience, i decided to quit my job of ten years corporate life to have more moments like these. : by manikandanav, Views[1362]
         		 Bhaktapur, A lady carrying loads to pottery square. Despite seeing millions of the tourists every year, people are really humble and content in their hard working daily life. Her smile irrespective of the weight she is carrying has the essence of the Nepal. It never changes the basic nature of their life no matter whoever visits them.: by manikandanav, Views[1017]
     
    Kids practising for the mask festival called Intrajatra, a festival for Intra, god of rain. After every monsoon season they celebrate the festival to say thanks to indra. Unlike other asian countries Nepal has never been contaminated with the thronging tourists. People still live a modest life, unchanged from their heritage. even these kids who are practicing the traditional dance were innocents without any inhibitions toward the tourists. : by manikandanav, Views[740]
         		 Dharbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu. This Monumental Darbar square was Malla kings darbar till 1769 BC. In one place we can see Monasteries, Pagodas, Palace and Temples together. Irrespective of its tourism developments the village has been kept without any modifications in its architecture beauty. what we see in the left corner is a restaurent in a old pagoda. Even in the 21st century the life happens here in 17th century shadows.: by manikandanav, Views[1180]
         		 Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu. These pottery squares are world renowned. Here pottery is a family job, the place is common for all the villagers. so everyone in the village work together. their mundane life is part of their religious life too. so even in the common places we can see the temples and buddha statue everywhere in the village. : by manikandanav, Views[1472]
         		 The last prayers before the sun goes down: by jodiest, Views[254]
         		 The cat is tethered to the temple as its his job to keep the rodents down: by jodiest, Views[257]
     
    Spinning the prayer wheel, carrying prayers to heaven : by jodiest, Views[277]
         		 Surrounded by incense and wood smoke at Bodhnath Stupa : by jodiest, Views[294]
         		 Monks sitting up above the crowds and the monkeys always looking for trouble. : by jodiest, Views[254]
         		 Providing electricity to the village will enable children to study at home and at night, thus improving the quality of primary education, which is essential for community development. Micro hydropower projects like this hope to inspire other villages and encourage rural development in Nepal. : by tamaskls, Views[515]
         		 “I have been dreaming to bring electricity to this village for 14 years now and finally it is coming true…” says one of the villagers with tears in his eyes. : by tamaskls, Views[468]
     
    The electricity generated from hydropower will replace kerosene lamps, reduce dependence on firewood, prevent its hazardous risks and save the environment. It can be used for lighting, heating water, and cooking. Electricity brings hope for their future and it is a breakthrough in their lives.: by tamaskls, Views[690]
         		 A local boy points at the light bulb as the generator powers up. This bulb not only lights up the room, but it also lights up their hearts and minds. “Now I don’t have to go to bed when the sun goes down.”: by tamaskls, Views[507]
         		 Water is passing through the peltric set, generating electricity from hydropower for the very first time in the village of Gothikel. Nepal is the second richest country in the world in water resources. Ironically, barely half of the population has access to electricity; the rest depends on kerosene and firewood. : by tamaskls, Views[1231]
         		 Colorful boat ride in Phewa lank at the late afternoon: by yokicoco, Views[629]
         		 Nepali man siting in front of the gate of temple in Pokhara: by yokicoco, Views[950]
     
    the view of houses and farms in Pokhara city: by yokicoco, Views[1727]
         		 Pokhara city and world peace stupa with the annapurna ranges Sarangkot: by yokicoco, Views[1177]
         		 Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain, one of the highest peaks in Pokhara, Nepal: by yokicoco, Views[919]
         		 05.Everest AboveThe KhumbuTree Line: Khumbu is one of the major three Sherpa settlements. This picture was taken at an elevation of approximately 3800m which marks the Tree Line of Khumbu. Above that altitude, trees will no longer grow. Right in the middle and above the Tree Line, lies M. Everest like a
         		 04.Little Sherpa Smiles: Wonderful 3 little Sherpa sisters sitting at their door steps with two genuine smiles and one confused look. A common scene during the trek on the route which is commonly blended by the local greeting: “Namaste”. : by alrahhalah, Views[679]
     
    03.The Lodge: Lodges are becoming a major Sherpa Economy contributor in recent years. In this picture a typical Sherpa house that the family runs as a small business as well. The daily routine aspects exhibit themselves in this picture in few details like the kid shoes, the corn spread on a tray for drying, and the wood made ready for heating.: by alrahhalah, Views[466]
         		 02.The Yak Guy: Domestic Yaks are integral part of Sherpa people daily life as a source of milk, wool and meat. Yaks are also used as beasts of burden. The Yak Guy is my most venerated picture I had ever taken. I love it and I never get tired of looking at it for the very deep emotions the Yak Guy is bearing with his peacful and relaxed state, immersed very deeply in his own thoughts, in desolation from the outside world. : by alrahhalah, Views[959]
         		 01.Prayers Over The Bridge: Bridges are vital elements in Sherpa mountain routes. What was particular about this bridge is the spread of the prayers flags “Lungta
         		 Nepali man siting in front of the gate of temple in Pokhara: by yokicoco, Views[338]
         		 Colorful boat ride in Phewa lake at the late afternoon: by yokicoco, Views[370]
     
    the view of houses and farms in Pokhara city: by yokicoco, Views[362]
         		 Pokhara city and world peace stupa with the annapurna ranges Sarangkot: by yokicoco, Views[712]
         		 Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain, one of the highest peaks in Pokhara, Nepal: by yokicoco, Views[719]
         		 This photo was taken on a bus trip back from Nagarkot, located 32 km east of Kat: by maryannpalmer, Views[231]
         		 This photo was taken on route to Swoyambhunath or the Monkey Temple, Kathmandu. : by maryannpalmer, Views[261]
     
    Prayer flags are everywhere in Nepal. Traditionally, prayer flags are used to pr: by maryannpalmer, Views[248]
         		 Kathmandu is the capital and, with almost one million inhabitants and the only m: by maryannpalmer, Views[216]
         		 This photo was taken in Bhaktapur, which was once the capital off Nepal in the 1: by maryannpalmer, Views[249]
         		 This photo was taken on a bus trip back from Nagarkot, located 32 km east of Kat: by maryannpalmer, Views[203]
         		 This photo was taken on route to Swoyambhunath or the Monkey Temple, Kathmandu. : by maryannpalmer, Views[215]
     
    Prayer flags are everywhere in Nepal. Traditionally, prayer flags are used to pr: by maryannpalmer, Views[221]
         		 This photo was taken in Bhaktapur, which was once the capital off Nepal in the 1: by maryannpalmer, Views[150]
         		 Kathmandu is the capital and, with almost one million inhabitants and the only m: by maryannpalmer, Views[152]
         		 Home along the Balephi Khola river.: by swapple, Views[426]
         		 Team work is key for rescues on the river.: by swapple, Views[237]
     
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