Nepal

White traditional building with a gold spire reflecting in water, under a blue sky with white clouds, and visitors nearby.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Lumbini Province

Ancient stone relief depicting a chariot pulled by horses, surrounded by various figures, some appearing to be in conversation, and intricate foliage patterns above.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Ramagrama Stupa

Traditional Chinese temple entrance with red walls, ornate golden Chinese characters, two stone lion statues, and a person walking up the stairs.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites

An ornate golden Buddha statue seated in meditation pose, sheltered by an intricate tiered roof with traditional patterns, against a blue sky. The statue is part of a temple structure adorned with golden embellishments and Burmese script.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Lumbini

An open ancient manuscript with closely-written Arabic script in black ink, featuring occasional red markings for notation.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Nepalese Scripts

A woman in a green printed dress sitting in front of a brick wall while holding and examining a handmade clay pot, with other pottery pieces nearby.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Newar Caste System

Close-up of clasped hands in focus, draped in vibrant orange fabric, with other similarly dressed individuals blurred in the background.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Newar Buddhism

A traditional Indian miniature painting depicting three figures in royal attire against a red patterned background with a decorative upper border.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Paubha

A man in a red jacket playing a trumpet with another man in the foreground and people in costumes visible in the background.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Newar Music

An open old book with gold-edged pages showing text and musical notation, resting on a dark, textured fabric.

Asia | Kathmandu | Nepal

Newar Literature