Maitighar Mandala, Buddhist monument at Singhadurbar intersection, Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Maitighar Mandala features concentric circles with 32 vajras in the outer ring, 16 lotus petals in the middle, and 32 garlands in the inner section.
The monument was constructed in 2001 as part of urban improvements for the 11th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit held in Kathmandu.
The mandala incorporates Buddhist symbols including vajras representing thunderbolt power, lotus petals symbolizing purity, and specific colors denoting human emotions like compassion and love.
Located at the intersection of roads from Thapathali, New Baneshwor, and Bhadrakali, the monument marks the starting point of the Araniko Highway connecting Nepal to China.
The site previously housed a theater that screened a film called Maithighar in 1966, which influenced the current name of the monument meaning maternal home.
Location: Kathmandu
GPS coordinates: 27.69444,85.32027
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:49
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