Vesak is the celebration of the Buddha's birthday, enlightenment, and (some sources told me) also of his death. While not a traditional Tibetan holiday, per se, it is the beginning of the Tibetan holy month of Saga Dawa Duchen this year, and many followers of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal observed it as their most holy day.
I was fortunate to participate in the festivities at the Great Stupa of Boudha. There was another large celebration at the Swayambuth Stupa on the other side of Kathmandu.
Below are some of my best images from the celebration.
All images copyright 2015 Tammy Winand, all rights reserved. Please contact via email for usage permissions, or see my stock galleries on shutterstock, dreamstime, 123rf, and mostphotos (largest selection of India, Tibetan, Kathmandu related images) to download.
I was fortunate to participate in the festivities at the Great Stupa of Boudha. There was another large celebration at the Swayambuth Stupa on the other side of Kathmandu.
Below are some of my best images from the celebration.
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| Afternoon Procession of Monks and Devotees |
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| Monks Placing the Buddha on a Truck to Ride at Head of Procession |
All images copyright 2015 Tammy Winand, all rights reserved. Please contact via email for usage permissions, or see my stock galleries on shutterstock, dreamstime, 123rf, and mostphotos (largest selection of India, Tibetan, Kathmandu related images) to download.
