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Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 07 Main Temple With Swayambhu Chaitya In Front  [7 of 34]


The large rectangular Golden Temple in Patan has three roofs and a copper-gilded façade. The long metal strips coming down from the roof are supposed to provide a slide for the gods when they descend to answer prayers. In the foreground is the roof of the Swayambhu Chaitya.
Kathmandu Patan Golden Temple 07 Main Temple With Swayambhu Chaitya In Front The large rectangular Golden Temple in Patan has three roofs and a copper-gilded façade. The long metal strips coming down from the roof are supposed to provide a slide for the gods when they descend to answer prayers. In the foreground is the roof of the Swayambhu Chaitya.

DATE: 2008-05-13 12:37