Boudhanath Stupa illuminated at night during Buddhist festival celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal
Devotees gather with butter lamps around the illuminated Boudhanath Stupa during a Buddhist festival celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal on May 10, 2017.
Read more about this photo
Ancient Sacred Ground
Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest spherical stupas in the world, stands as a beacon of Tibetan Buddhism in the heart of Kathmandu.
Festival of Lights
During Buddha Jayanti and other sacred occasions, thousands of pilgrims illuminate the plaza with butter lamps, creating a sea of golden devotion around the white dome.
Living Heritage
The stupa complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, continues to draw devotees and visitors who circumambulate the sacred monument beneath strings of prayer flags.
Spot a mistake or location error? Let us know!
Photos from the day
