Kaathe_Swyambhu
Kaathe Swyambhu
Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Kaathe Swayambhu Shree Gha Chaitya (Nepali:काठे स्वयम्भु श्री घ: चैत्य) is a miniature replica of Swayambhunath. It was built around 1650AD and is one of the popular Tibetan pilgrimage site in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1][2] The stupa is also called Shree Gha-Shanti Ghat Bhajradhatu Mahachaitya[3] or Kathesimbhu stupa or Kashi Swayambhu.[4]
The main stupa is surrounded by smaller chaityas inscriptions, statutes and an ancient cloister similar to Tibetan monastery. A statue of Avalokiteshvara lies before the stupa.[5] The pilgrims who can't make a visit to the Swayambhunath Temple can equally benefit by visiting it. The 13 steps on the spire stood of the stupa signifies the 13 stages to reach Nirvana.[6]