Charumati Stupa

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Charumati Stupa
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Religion
Affiliation Buddhism
Location
Location Kathmandu, Nepal
Charumati Stupa
Architecture
Creator Charumati

Charumati Stupa also known as Chabahil Stupa, (and Dhan Dhoj Stupa) is a stupa near Boudha Stupa in the ward of Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal.

History

It was built by Charumati, daughter of the Indian emperor Ashoka, in the 4th century. [1] [2]

In 2003, Charumati Stupa was restored by the locals as it was crumbling due to the "heavy vehicular traffic on the nearby road". [1] [2] During its restoration process countless artefacts, coins, and manuscripts were found possibly dating back to the Licchavi era. [2] [3] It was again restored in 2015 due to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Visit these biggest stupas in Kathmandu to pay homage to Lord Buddha, and sightsee". OnlineKhabar English News. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Charumati facelift". Nepali Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Charumati: The Princess and the Stupa". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Chabahil Stupa | Nepal Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 30 March 2021.

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