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Pilgrimage
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Pilgrimage
& Excursion tours Sacred Sites
Besides Pashupatinath in Katmandu, one
of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages in world;
Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in
southern Nepal; and Janakpur, where Sita,
consort of Lord Ram, was born, the Kingdom
contains many other holy places which
attract the faithful from all over.
Visitors' Guide to religious places:
It is possible to visit most temples,
stupas and shrines, except the inner
sanctum. There are signboards if entry is
restricted. Remove
your shoes before entering temples
and monasteries. Shoes, handbags, belts
and other accessories made of leather are
prohibited in most religious places. When
entering a temple courtyard, go around in
a clockwise direction. There is a small
stone or metal Mandala circular diagram on
the ground in front of most shrines.
Please do not step on it. Photography is
generally allowed. Using flashbulbs when
people are worshipping may be
inconsiderate. It is polite to ask
permission before taking photographs and
people are worshipping may be
inconsiderate. It is polite to asked
permission before taking photographs of
people performing sacred rites. Please do
not touch the offerings or persons when
they are on their way to a temple or are
performing rituals. Eating is not
done inside the shrine precincts. Please
do not sit or climb on top of the statues.
Please remember that temples are active
places of worship and not archeological. |
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