|
|
|
|
Travel Discussion |
Our online
travel community,asking questions and sharing
advice More
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pilgrimage
Tour in Nepal: |
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|