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| Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal | |
Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' , for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudhanath Stupa. |
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| Issued Country | Nepal |
| Issued Year | 1949 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage |
| Type | Postage Stamps |