Prayer candles in the monastery at Swayambhunath
These butter lamps are lit at the entrance to the large famous Buddhist stupa at Swayambu. In Nepal Hinduism and Buddhism have intermingled over the centuries and many celebrations and rituals are shared by both Hindus and Buddhists
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Location: Swayambhu stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
Photo credit: © Nepal Images / Alamy / Afripics
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