Charumati Stupa

Charumati Stupa
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Architecture
CreatorCharumati

Charumati Stupa (also known as Chabahil Stupa, and Dhan Dhoj Stupa) is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal.

History

It was built by Charumati, daughter of the Indian emperor Ashoka, in the 4th century.[1][2]

In 2003, Charumati Stupa was restored by the locals as it was crumbling due to the "heavy vehicular traffic on the nearby road".[1][2] During its restoration process countless artefacts, coins, and manuscripts were found possibly dating back to the Licchavi era.[2][3] It was again restored in 2015 due to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Visit these biggest stupas in Kathmandu to pay homage to Lord Buddha, and sightsee". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Charumati facelift". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Charumati: The Princess and the Stupa". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Chabahil Stupa | Nepal Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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