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A person venerating a Chiva
19th Century
Chiva Chaitya
Kathmandu, Nepal
Chivas marry both philosophical teachings of the Buddhism as well as the artistic capabilities of the people making them. It is customary to circumambulate a Chiva is taken as accumulating merit as per the popular belief and the scriptures. It is also taken as to remind oneself for the teachings of the Buddha.
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- Title: A person venerating a Chiva
- Date Created: 19th Century
- Location Created: Besadyo Temple Premises, Kathmandu
- Type: Chiva
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