Photo gallery overview
The Siddha cult emerged as a complex system in which the ingredients of the sectarian faiths (viz., Shaivism, Shaktism, Tantric Buddhism, etc.) can be identified. Tradition says that the Kulacara system was brought down by Siddha Minanatha to the ear...
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These photos represent various sculptures and other artworks from Nepal, such as the Wooden Arts of Kumari Ghar. The objects are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. This gallery also houses a few...
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Buddhist Art Gallery: Kathmandu valley
These photos represents Buddhist objects from the Kathmandu valley in Nepal, such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. The items are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum....
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Buddhist Art Gallery: Terai section
These photos represents archeological discoveries from the Terai region and represents various pieces of art, many of which from Buddhist art and architecture. The items are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Ras...
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This book [“Vijayanagara Paintings”] by C. Sivaramamurti is a valuable aid to the understanding of Indian iconography and contains 36 colour illustrations, 30 black and white illustrations and 17 line drawings. South India has been a gre...
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Buddhist Art Gallery: Photographs (NMN)
These photos represent exhibitions from the Buddhist Art Gallery as found in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] Buddha, the light of Asia was born in the land of Nepal in Lumbini grove about 76 crowfly...
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Hindu art gallery: Photographs (NMN)
These are photos exhibited in the Hindu art gallery of the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. ...
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These photos represent Hindu wood sculptures (kastha-kala), both Hindu and Buddhist, and are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] Nepali wood art has gained special position in the history o...
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Buddhist Bronze Sculptures (NMN)
These photos represent Buddhist bronze sculptures (dhatu-kala) and are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] The fame of the Nepali bronze art reaches all over the world. From the art histori...
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These photos represent Hindu bronze sculptures (dhatu-kala) and are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] The fame of the Nepali bronze art reaches all over the world. From the art historian ...
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Hindu Terra Cotta Sculptures (NMN)
These photos represent Hindu terra cotta sculptures (mrinmaya-kala) and are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] The origin of terracotta art in Nepal can be traced as far back as the 3rd ce...
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These photos represent Hindu stone sculptures (prastara-murti-kala) and are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Kathmandu), also known as the Rashtriya Museum. [...] These sculptures depict not only the development of Nepali stone art spanning...
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The Naxal Bhagwati Bahal Temple is situated in Kathmandu Nepal and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus to visit during the festival called Dashain. The temple is famous for reportedly housing ...
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Lakhang (Lhakhang):—In Sherpa Language “La” means “God” and “Khang” means “house / room”. Lakhang means house/room of God. In Solukhumbu area every Sherpa’s house has a room (Lakhang) where they pray to God, Lord Buddha. They welcome Lamas and the re...
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The Indian Buddhist Iconography
The study of the Buddhist branch of Indian iconography is one of the most interesting and fascinating of all studies. In Buddhist iconography the whole world is interested because Buddhism is not confined within the limits of India like Hinduism or J...
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The following museum exhibitions in this gallery are from the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara. They belong to the category “Flora and Fauna Section”. The text in Devanagari reads: वनस्पति तथा जीवजन्तु शाखा Transliteration (IAST): vanas...
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The Kirat are an indigenous group of Nepal whose kings ruled in present Kathmandu valley since at least 650 B.C. (until approximately 290 A.D.). Their dynasty marked a major development stage in Nepali civilization and culture. The museum exhibitions...
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The Magars are one of the indigenous peoples of Nepal whose written history dates back to at least the 11th century. They originated in the land of Seem (west of the Tribhuli and south of the Himalayan ranges). Alternative spelling: मगर (magara). The...
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The Sherpa are one of the indigenous ethnic group of Nepal (the Himalayan region) that migrated out of Tibet as early as the 13th century. Alternative spelling: शेर्पा (śerpā, serpa). The following museum exhibitions are from the International Mounta...
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The Chhantyal are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal (the Himalayan and hilly regions) whose origins can be traced to at least the 16th century. Alternative spelling: थकाली (chhantyāl, chantyāl, chantyāla or chantyal). The following museum exhi...
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The Thakali are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal whose rise of power is dated to mid-19th century. Alternative spelling: थकाली (thakālī). The following museum exhibitions are from the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara. The Thakali people...
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The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of Nepal, the current structure dating to at least the 5th century. It is situated on the banks of the holu Bagmati river in Kathmandu, Nepal. The temple complex is dedicated to Lord S...
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Boudhanath Stupa is one of the main Buddhist religious places to visit when in Kathmandu valley. It represents a huge platform in the form of a mandala (diagram) housing a giant white dome with a golden peak. On each side of the square base at the bo...
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