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  • Entrance to the temple precinct of Vishnu at Changu Narayan in the Kathmandu Valley.  A temple has been on the site since the 5th century.  Changu Narayan is one of the Monument Zones designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
    Nepal-Changu-Narayan-NPL200110-6-1a.jpg
  • Outside the Lion Gate in Durbar Square, stone statue of a ferocious lion; behind it and to the left, a stone carving of Ugrachandi, the god Shiva's consort in her fearful manifestation.  Man passes right on a bicyle; two Nepali women walk by on the left.
    NPL200110-2-0.jpg
  • Naga balustrade, Angkor Thom.  Side view of the demons (asuras) holding the body of the Naga (cobra), visible in pieces held by each figure.  City moat beyond.  Some of the heads are modern replacements.  The figures hold a squatting position as they pull o the body of the serpent as they churn the sea of milk.
    Angkor_Thom_bridge-into-city-KHM2006...jpg
  • Close up view of the facade of a small Hindu shrine in a Patan town square.  Statue of the deity dimly visible inside, covered with marigold petals for the Dasain festival.  Niche shrine in the wall on each side of the entrance.  Carved stone imitating Newari wood style, with brick infill.
    Hindu-shrine-Patan-NPL200110-04-26.jpg
  • Hindu shrine newly built in Kathmandu street.  Woman in red sari emerges after making an offering to the deity within. Building rubble piled in front, not having been removed.  A second shrine of similar type can be seen down the street  Both are very small; a home for the figure of the deity inside.
    Hindu-shrine-Kathmandu-NPL200110-4-2...jpg
  • Outside the Lion Gate in Durbar Square, stone statue of a ferocious lion; behind it and to the left, a stone carving of Ugrachandi, the god Shiva's consort in her fearful manifestation.  Two women tourists examine the latter closely, one pointing to a feature; young Nepal man in red pants lounges against the lion statue as though waiting for them.
    NPL200110-2-7.jpg
  • Hindu shrine newly built in Kathmandu street.  Woman in red sari emerges after making an offering to the deity within. She carries a plate and jug as she descends the stairs.  Building rubble piled in front, not having been removed.  A second shrine of similar type can be seen down the street  Both are very small; a home for the figure of the deity inside.
    New_Hindu_temple_shrine_NPL200110-4-...jpg
  • Angkor: Prasat Kravan (10th century): interior brick wall relief of Lakshmi holding her attributes, with kneeling worshippers.  Seen from the side, from the entrance doorway.
    Angkor_temple_Prasat_Kravan_sculptur...jpg
  • Angkor Thom: Naga balustrade along the entrace causeway, a line of asuras ( demons ) who oppose the gods.  They support the body of the naga (cobra) while churning the sea of milk.
    Angkor_Thom_bridge -into-cityKHM2006...jpg
  • Angkor, Prasat Kravan, 10th century. Interior of central tower, brick wall relief of Vishnu stepping across the universe.
    Angkor_temple_Prasat_Kravan_interior...jpg
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