This
Stupa, having hundreds of voltive shrines and other
historical monuments in an around it, was built
in 250 B.C.This is the largest stupa in Nepal and
it displays typical Buddhist architecture. This
white dome is regarded as a spotless and pure jewel
of Nirvana. It has thirteen tiers, representing
the elevator to Nirvana, and a pair of painted eyes
on all four sides of this stupa, symbolizing the
all seeing eyes of the Buddha.
Other
Important Places around Swayambhu;
The
temple dedicated to Harati, the goddess of all children.
It is said that she was an ogress before Lord Buddha
converted her to be the caretaker of all children,
who is now worshipped.
The
Dewa Dharma Monastery, noted for a bronze icon of
Buddha and traditional Tibetan paintings.
The
huge gold plated Vajra set in the east-side of the
stupa.
The
birthday of Buddha, Buddha Purnima, which falls
on a full moon day in Baishakh (April-May).
Gunla,
the holy Buddhist month according to the Newari
calendar, (August-September) early in the morning.
Kojagrat
Purnima (September-October)
Samayak
day of Magh (January-February, every twelve years).
