Kathesimbhu, "Kathmandu Swayambhu", 17th century stupa, Buddhist monument, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Carol Dempsey photographed this closeup of the Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags attached to the top of Kathesimbhu. Kathesimbhu means "Kathmandu Swayambhu". This 17th century stupa (bell-shaped Buddhist monument) in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a smaller version of the more famous "Monkey Temple" at Swayambhu. A walk around the Kathesimbhu stupa promises the old and lame the same blessings as a pilgrimage to Swayambhunath's hill. This spire has 13 gilded disks representing the 13 steps to Buddhist enlightenment, and enlightenment is represented by the top-most umbrella.

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Carol Dempsey photographed this closeup of the Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags attached to the top of Kathesimbhu. Kathesimbhu means "Kathmandu Swayambhu". This 17th century stupa (bell-shaped Buddhist monument) in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a smaller version of the more famous "Monkey Temple" at Swayambhu. A walk around the Kathesimbhu stupa promises the old and lame the same blessings as a pilgrimage to Swayambhunath's hill. This spire has 13 gilded disks representing the 13 steps to Buddhist enlightenment, and enlightenment is represented by the top-most umbrella.