Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Public Resthouse: Kasthamandap, then and now

Taken after the April 2015 Earthquake
Notice the missing Kasthamandap at the back

Taken before the April 2015 Earthquake
Notice the Kasthmandap at the left corner


Looking at the fenced area where Kasthamandap stood
(Nov. 2016)


The lions at the entrance still stand
(Jan. 2017)


The void left behind
(Jan. 2017)


Kasthamandap as it stood before the April 2015 earthquake. Picture above was taken in January 2013.
 
        Kasthamandap after its reconstruction was completed. Photo taken in November 22, 2021

Monday, January 16, 2017

Lumbini and its surrounding areas



To be Continued...
The Sacred Pond
(Jan. 2017)





Mayadevi Temple with the Sacred Pond at the foreground
(Jan. 2017)


The Ashokan Pillar - Mauryan Period
(Jan. 2017)