Image title: Niglihawa Ashoka pillar

This photograph shows the Ashoka pillar at Niglihawa Mentioning “Om Mani Padme Hum” by Ripu Malla.

Ashoka can also be spelled as अशोक (aśoka) and Niglihawa as निग्लिहवा (niglihavā, niglihava, or niglihawā).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. This photo is an exhibition from the Buddhist Art Gallery.