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History. Swayambhu is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. According to the Gopālarājavaṃśāvalī, it was founded by the great-grandfather of King Mānadeva (464–505 CE), King Vṛsadeva, about the beginning of the fifth century CE.
Historia. Swayambhu jest jednym z najstarszych miejsc kultu religijnego w Nepalu. Według Gopālarājavaṃśāvalī została założona przez pradziadka króla Mānadevy (464–505 n.e.), Vṛsadevę, około początku V wieku n.e. Zdaje się to potwierdzać znaleziona tam uszkodzona kamienna inskrypcja. Mówi, że król Vrsadeva nakazał rozpoczęcie prac w roku 640 [3].
Swayambhunath Stupa, often referred to as the “Monkey Temple,” stands as a pinnacle of cultural and spiritual significance in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. Nestled atop a conical hill, this ancient and enigmatic marvel is a symbol of resplendent allure and a testament to the rich heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, making it an unparalleled ...
The Swayambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The stupa has Buddha's eyes and eyebrows painted on.
The forest covering the hill is filled with families of monkeys, a home which has earned it the nickname, “The Monkey Temple.” Along with the stupas at Boudhanath and Namo Buddha , Swayambhunath is considered by Buddhists to be among the most important pilgrimage places in the world.
Find peace and prayers on the little hillock of Swaymbhunath in the northwest of Kathmandu Valley. Visitors for whom the name was a tongue twister have called it "Monkey Temple" from the 1970s. Swayambhu, overlooks most parts of the valley giving visitors a panoramic view of the city.
Swayambhunath. Standing Buddha statue at Swayambu. Swayambhu is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period.
