Festival at The temple complex of Mhaypi, Kathmandu

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Asia Nepal Kathmandu festNovember 2003 A family prays with a priest at the Mhaypi temple which stands on a forested mound in a peaceful spot to the north of Thamel It is dedicated to Mhaypi Ajima a protective mother goddess The temple complex contains many Hindu and Buddhist images Stone lions guard the entrance which is surmounted by an exquisitely carved tympanum

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Size: 6096px × 4056px
Location: Nepal, Kathmandu
Photo credit: © Charles Sturge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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