Line of Chaityas near Pashupatinath in Kathmandu Nepal
This dilapidated line of chaityas each house a Shiva lingum the phallic symbol that symbolises the union of the Hindu god Shiva with his consort Parvati the joining of male and female similar to the opposites of the yin and yang Although they are neglected structurally they are visited every morning for the ritual puja ceremony performed by women each day
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