Buddhist pilgrims at temple stupa entrance.Asia Asian Nepalese Religion Religion Religious Buddhism Buddhists

Historic site said to be the birthplace of Buddha. Ruins of the old palace where he grew up and the East gate which he walked through whilst renouncing his life.

Colourful crowd scene at temple entrance.Colorful Asia Asian Nepalese Religion

Pilgrims in front of the Ashoka pillar dating about 320 BC beside pond at sacred site where Buddha was born.

Prayer flags hanging at the top of the pass with snow covered mountain peak behind. Asia Asian Nepalese Religion Religious Scenic

Terraced hillside with buildings on lower slopes.countryside cultivated cultivation Asia Asian Farming Agraian Agricultural Growing Husbandry Land Producing Raising Nepalese Scenic

Hindu cremation at Pashpatinath temple.Asia Asian Nepalese Religion Religion Religious Hinduism Hindus

Two young men working in field harvesting rice by hand.2 Asia Asian Farming Agraian Agricultural Growing Husbandry Land Producing Raising Immature Male Man Guy Nepalese

Pattern made from coloured powder and marigold petals for Diwali festivalDeepavali Asia Asian Colored Dewali Divali Festival of Lights Nepalese Religion Religious

Ancient site revered as the birthplace of Buddha

Rice harvest.Asia Asian Farming Agraian Agricultural Growing Husbandry Land Producing Raising Nepalese Scenic

Young woman harvesting rice by hand.Asia Asian Farming Agraian Agricultural Growing Husbandry Land Producing Raising Female Women Girl Lady Immature Nepalese One individual Solo Lone Solitary