Kathmandu

Purification rituals continue at Bouddhanath Stupa

Purification rituals continue at Bouddhanath Stupa

By Rajesh Gurung

A helicopter flies above the ancient Bouddhanath Stupa to release flowers while rituals are being carried out for the purification of the recently renovated Bouddhanath Stupa. Photo: Rajesh Gurung

Special prayers and rituals continued at the Buddhanath Stupa, which underwent renovation after suffering damage in the April 25 Nepal earthquake last year, in Kathmandu on Sunday. After the completion of purification rituals, the ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site would be opened to the public on Tuesday. Here are some photographs taken today.