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Maitighar Mandala

Kathmandu, Nepal

The Fibwa Khya/Maitighar Mandala (/) is a symbolic monument located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is an island at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, Bhadrakali, and at the southeast corner of Singhadurbar, the administrative centre of Nepal. It is considered an important visual landmark in Kathmandu and a masterpiece of art depicting Buddhist relics. It also acts as the initiation mark stone of one of the major highways of Nepal, Araniko Highway, which links Nepal with China.

Monument data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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