Stupa

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The Great Stupa in Bodnath, Nepal


Stupa (Skt. stūpa; Wyl. mchod rten) - a reliquary monument symbolizing the enlightened mind of the buddhas. They can vary in size and shape, but often have a wide square base, a rounded middle and a tall conical section at the top.