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NEPAL, KHUMBU, TRAVELER WALKING TOWARDS STUPA IN HIMALAYAS

Nepal, Khumbu, Traveler walking towards stupa in Himalayas (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/ALUN RICHARDSON)

NEPAL, KHUMBU, DINGBOCHE, REMOTE STUPAS IN HIMALAYAS

Nepal, Khumbu, Dingboche, Remote stupas in Himalayas (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/ALUN RICHARDSON)

NEPAL, KHUMBU, REMOTE STUPA IN HIMALAYAS WITH AMA DABLAM IN BACKGROUND

Nepal, Khumbu, Remote stupa in Himalayas with Ama Dablam in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/ALUN RICHARDSON)

NEPAL, KHUMBU, REMOTE STUPA IN HIMALAYAS

Nepal, Khumbu, Remote stupa in Himalayas (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/ALUN RICHARDSON)

ONANSKI DATZAN OR A BUDDHIST MONASTERY, TRANS BAIKAL [IE, TRANSBAIKALIA], BETWEEN 1885 AND 1886. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Onanski Datzan or a Buddhist monastery, Trans Baikal [ie, Transbaikalia], between 1885 and 1886. Onanski Datzan or a Buddhist monastery, Trans Baikal [ie, Transbaikalia], between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

VOTIVE STUPA (IMAGE 1 OF 4), 12TH-13TH CENTURY.

Votive Stupa (image 1 of 4), 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

NEPAL BUDDHIST BELIEF

epa10977497 A Buddhist pilgrim worships at the Bauddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, 16 November 2023. Bauddhanath is one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage site. Buddhist pilgrims perform worship by offering Syampur, cloth for the stupa, and Lungtar, prayer flags, with a belief that doing so, bad luck will be negated from their life. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

NEPAL BUDDHIST BELIEF

epa10977500 A Buddhist monk cleans the premises of the Bauddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, 16 November 2023. Bauddhanath is one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage site. Buddhist pilgrims perform worship by offering Syampur, cloth for the stupa, and Lungtar, prayer flags, with a belief that doing so, bad luck will be negated from their life. EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

PAI T' A, MIAO-YING SSU, PEKING, 1860.

Pai t' a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860. Pai t' a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

KELANIYA STUPA IN CEYLON, 1785. THE KALYANI DAGABA OR STUPA OF THE BUDDHIST MONASTERY KELANIYA RAJAMAHAVIHARA, WITH HOUSES ON EITHER SIDE. WITH INSCRIPTION.

Kelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. The Kalyani Dagaba or Stupa of the Buddhist monastery Kelaniya Rajamahavihara, with houses on either side. With inscription. Kelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

STAR TRAILS AROUND THE NORTHERN CELESTIAL POLE ABOVE A TEMPLE IN SUKHOTHAI, THAILAND.

Star trails around the northern celestial pole above a temple in Sukhothai, Thailand.. (KEYSTONE/STOCKTREK IMAGES/Jeff Dai)

STUPA IN WINTER, HIMALAYAS, RUMBAK, LADAKH, INDIA

Stupa in winter, Himalayas, Rumbak, Ladakh, India. (KEYSTONE/BIOSPHOTO/BASTIEN CHAIX)

SUNSET AT THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG, THAILAND, ASIA

Sonnenuntergang am buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asien Sunset at the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG AT DUSK, THAILAND, ASIA

Der goldene Chedi des buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong in der Abenddaemmerung, Thailand, Asien The golden chedi of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong at dusk, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG AT DUSK, THAILAND, ASIA

Der goldene Chedi des buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong in der Abenddaemmerung, Thailand, Asien The golden chedi of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong at dusk, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

SUNSET AT THE GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG, THAILAND, ASIA

Sonnenuntergang am goldene Chedi des buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asien Sunset at the golden chedi of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG AT DUSK, THAILAND, ASIA

Der goldene Chedi des buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong in der Abenddaemmerung, Thailand, Asien The golden chedi of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong at dusk, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE WAT PHRA THAT SI IN CHOM THONG, THAILAND, ASIA

Der goldene Chedi des buddhistischen Tempel Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asien The golden chedi of the Buddhist temple Wat Phra That Si in Chom Thong, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI AT DUSK, THAILAND, ASIA

Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai in der Abenddaemmerung, Thailand, Asien Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai at dusk, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

RECLINING BUDDHA AND GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Liegender Buddha und Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien Reclining Buddha and Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

BUDDHA STATUE AND GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI AT DUSK, THAILAND, ASIA

Buddha Statue und Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai in der Abenddaemmerung, Thailand, Asien Buddha statue and Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai at dusk, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

BUDDHA STATUE AND GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Buddha Statue und Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien Buddha statue and Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

GOLDEN CHEDI OF THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE COMPLEX WAT PHRA THAT DOI SUTHEP, LANDMARK OF CHIANG MAI C, THAILAND, ASIA

Goldener Chedi der buddhistischen Tempelanlage Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wahrzeichen von Chiang Mai c, Thailand, Asien Golden Chedi of the Buddhist temple complex Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, landmark of Chiang Mai c, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GREAT STUPA OF WAT CHEDI LUANG, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Der grosse Stupa des Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien The great stupa of Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

GOLDEN STUPA OF WAT PHANTAO, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Goldener Stupa des Wat Phantao, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien Golden Stupa of Wat Phantao, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

THE GREAT STUPA OF WAT CHEDI LUANG, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND, ASIA

Der grosse Stupa des Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asien The great stupa of Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/PETER SCHICKERT)

TOPSHOT-MYANMAR-RELIGION-BUDDHISM

TOPSHOT - A visitor walks past stupas at the Kakku pagoda complex near Taunggyi township in Myanmar's southern Shan state on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP) (KEYSTONE/AFP/SAI AUNG MAIN)

BUDDHIST STUPA WITH PYRAMID-SHAPED SILHOUETTE RELATED TO THE TRADITION, BUILT IN THE MAHAYAN TRADITION BETWEEN THE YEARS 750-850.

Buddhist stupa with pyramid-shaped silhouette related to the tradition, built in the Mahayan tradition between the years 750-850. Buddhist stupa with pyramid-shaped silhouette..., built in the Mahayan tradition between 750-850. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/INDEX FOTOTECA)

BUDDHA RELIC STUPA, TEN-STOREY, DECORATED WITH FLOWERS, CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL, JOGYESA TEMPLE, JONGNO-GU, SEOUL

Buddha-Reliquien-Stupa, zehnstoeckig, geschmueckt mit Blumen, Chrysanthemen-Festival, Jogyesa Temple, Jongno-gu, Seoul Buddha Relic Stupa, ten-storey, decorated with flowers, Chrysanthemum Festival, Jogyesa Temple, Jongno-gu, Seoul (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/ANNE-SOPHIE WITTWER)

KANTAKA CHETIYA ANCIENT RUINED BUDDHIST DABOGA STUPA IN MIHINTALE, SRI LANKA, BUILT 2ND CENTURY BC, BUDDHISM, TEMPLE, RUINS

Kantaka Chetiya alte buddhistische Stupa-Ruine in Mihintale, Sri Lanka, erbaut im 2. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Buddhismus, Tempel, Ruinen Kantaka Chetiya ancient ruined Buddhist daboga stupa in Mihintale, Sri Lanka, built 2nd century BC, Buddhism, temple, ruins (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/DMITRY RUKHLENKO)

FAMOUS PILIGRIMAGE SITE JETAVARANAMA DAGOBA BUDDHIST STUPA IN ANCIENT CITY ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA

Beruehmte Pilgerstaette Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhistische Stupa in der alten Stadt Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Famous piligrimage site Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhist stupa in ancient city Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/DMITRY RUKHLENKO)

WHITEWASHED CHORTENS (TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUPAS) . NUBRA VALLEY, LADAKH, INDIA

Weiss getuenchte Choerten (tibetisch-buddhistische Stupas) . Nubra-Tal, Ladakh, Indien Whitewashed chortens (Tibetan Buddhist stupas) . Nubra valley, Ladakh, India (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/DMITRY RUKHLENKO)

WHITEWASHED CHORTENS (TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUPAS) . NUBRA VALLEY, LADAKH, INDIA

Weiss getuenchte Choerten (tibetisch-buddhistische Stupas) . Nubra-Tal, Ladakh, Indien Whitewashed chortens (Tibetan Buddhist stupas) . Nubra valley, Ladakh, India (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/DMITRY RUKHLENKO)

BAUDDHANATH / BOUDHANATH STUPA, KATHMANDU VALLEY, NEPAL. FEBRUARY 2018.

Bauddhanath / Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. February 2018.. (KEYSTONE/NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY/JUAN CARLOS MUNOZ)

PAINTING OF TIGERS (PANTHERA TIGRIS) AT BOUDHANATH - BAUDDHANATH STUPA, KATHMANDU VALLEY, NEPAL. MARCH 2018.

Painting of Tigers (Panthera tigris) at Boudhanath - Bauddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. March 2018.. (KEYSTONE/NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY/JUAN CARLOS MUNOZ)

SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA, KATHMANDU VALLEY, NEPAL. FEBRUARY 2018.

Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. February 2018.. (KEYSTONE/NATURE PICTURE LIBRARY/JUAN CARLOS MUNOZ)

WHITE BUDDHIST TEMPLE, PEACE STUPA ZALAS NTÓ, ON LAKE BALATON, HUNGARY

Weisser buddhistischer Tempel, Friedens-Stupa Zalas ntó, am Balaton, Ungarn White Buddhist temple, Peace Stupa Zalas ntó, on Lake Balaton, Hungary (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/JAN WEHNERT)

'EXAMPLE OF HINDOO ARCHITECTURE: NORTH GATE OF THE TEMPLE OF SANCHI', C1891. FROM "CASSELL'S ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF INDIA VOL. II.", BY JAMES GRANT. [CASSELL PETTER & GALPIN, LONDON, PARIS AND NEW YORK]

'Example of Hindoo Architecture: North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi', c1891. Creator: James Grant.. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/The Print Collector)

'VIEW OF THE TÔPE OR TEMPLE OF DHAMEH, NEAR BENARES', C1891. FROM "CASSELL'S ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF INDIA VOL. II.", BY JAMES GRANT. [CASSELL PETTER & GALPIN, LONDON, PARIS AND NEW YORK]

'View of the Tôpe or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares', c1891. Creator: James Grant.. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/The Print Collector)

RANGOON: HENZAS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SHWE DAGON PAGODA, NOVEMBER 1855.

Rangoon: Henzas on the East Side of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, November 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe.. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/Heritage Art)

AMERAPOORA: SHWE-DOUNG-DYK PAGODA, SEPTEMBER 1-OCTOBER 21, 1855.

Amerapoora: Shwe-doung-dyk Pagoda, September 1-October 21, 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe.. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/Heritage Art)

STUPA RELIQUARY, 9TH/10TH CENTURY.

Stupa Reliquary, 9th/10th century. Creator: Unknown.. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/Heritage Art)

WHITEWASHED BUDDHIST CHORTENS TIBETAN BUDDHIST STUPAS , LADAKH, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA

Whitewashed Buddhist chortens (Tibetan Buddhist stupas) , Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Whitewashed Buddhist chortens Tibetan Buddhist stupas , Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

RANKOT VIHARA BUDDHIST DAGOBA, STUPA IN ANCIENT CITY OF POLLONARUWA, SRI LANKA

Rankot Vihara Buddhist dagoba, stupa in ancient city of Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. Rankot Vihara Buddhist dagoba, stupa in ancient city of Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

RANKOT VIHARA BUDDHIST DAGOBA, STUPA IN ANCIENT CITY OF POLLONARUWA, SRI LANKA

Rankot Vihara Buddhist dagoba, stupa in ancient city of Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. Rankot Vihara Buddhist dagoba, stupa in ancient city of Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

RUWANWELISEYA DAGOBA BUDDIST STUPA IN ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA, BUILT BY SINHALESE KING DUTUGEMUNU IN THE 2ND CENTURY BC IS THIRD LARGEST IN THE WORLD AND IT IS TOURIST AND PILGRIMAGE SITE

Ruwanweliseya Dagoba Buddist stupa in Anuradhapura, built by Shalese kg Dutugemunu the 2nd century BC third largest the world and it tourt and pilgrimage site, Sri Lanka. Ruwanweliseya Dagoba Buddist stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, built by Sinhalese king Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BC is third largest in the world and it is tourist and pilgrimage site. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

MIRISAVATIYA DAGOBA BUDDHIST STUPA IN ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA, BUILD BY KING DUTUGAMUNU (161-136 BC), REBUILT BY KING KASYAPA THE FIFTH (929-938 AD) IN 930 AD

Mirisavatiya Dagoba Buddhist stupa in Anuradhapura (161-136 BC) (929-938 AD), build by King Dutugamunu, rebuilt by King Kasyapa the fifth in 930 AD, Sri Lanka. Mirisavatiya Dagoba Buddhist stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, build by King Dutugamunu (161-136 BC), rebuilt by King Kasyapa the fifth (929-938 AD) in 930 AD. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

FAMOUS PILIGRIMAGE SITE JETAVARANAMA DAGOBA BUDDHIST STUPA IN ANCIENT CITY ANURADHAPURA, SRI LANKA

Beruehmte Pilgerstaette Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhistische Stupa in der alten Stadt Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Famous piligrimage site Jetavaranama dagoba Buddhist stupa in ancient city Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

KANTAKA CHETIYA ANCIENT RUINED BUDDHIST DABOGA STUPA IN MIHINTALE, SRI LANKA, BUILT 2ND CENTURY BC, BUDDHISM, TEMPLE, RUINS

Kantaka Chetiya alte buddhistische Stupa Ruine in Mihintale, Sri Lanka, erbaut im 2. Jahrhundert v. Chr. Buddhismus, Tempel, Ruinen. Kantaka Chetiya ancient ruined Buddhist daboga stupa in Mihintale, Sri Lanka, built 2nd century BC, Buddhism, temple, ruins. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

CHORTEN ,TIBETAN BUDDHISM STUPA, IN HIMALAYAS. NUBRA VALLEY, LADAKH, INDIA

Chorten, Stupa des tibetischen Buddhismus, im Himalaya. Nubra-Tal, Ladakh, Indien. Chorten ,Tibetan Buddhism stupa, in Himalayas. Nubra valley, Ladakh, India. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

ANCIENT VATADAGE ,BUDDHIST STUPA, IN ANCIENT CITY POLLONARUWA IN QUADRANGLE GROUP, POLLONARUWA, SRI LANKA

Alter Vatadage, buddhistischer Stupa, in der alten Stadt Pollonaruwa in der QuadrangleGruppe, Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. Ancient Vatadage ,Buddhist stupa, in ancient city Pollonaruwa in Quadrangle group, Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

ANCIENT VATADAGE ,BUDDHIST STUPA, IN ANCIENT CITY POLLONARUWA FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATION AND ARCHAELOGICAL SITE IN QUADRANGLE GROUP, POLLONARUWA, SRI LANKA

Ancient Vatadage, buddhistische Stupa, in der alten Stadt Pollonaruwa, beruehmtes Touristenziel und archaeologische Staette in der QuadrangleGruppe, Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. Ancient Vatadage ,Buddhist stupa, in ancient city Pollonaruwa famous tourist destination and archaelogical site in Quadrangle group, Pollonaruwa, Sri Lanka. (KEYSTONE/imageBROKER/Dmitry Rukhlenko)

'SARNÂT, A BOODH MONUMENT NEAR BENARES', 1834. THE DHAMEK STUPA AT SARNATH IN UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA. THE STUPA IS SAID TO MARK THE SPOT WHERE THE BUDDHA GAVE THE FIRST SERMON TO HIS FIRST FIVE DISCIPLES. FROM "VIEWS IN INDIA, CHINA AND ON THE SHORES OF THE

'Sarnât, A Boodh Monument near Benares', 1834. The Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five disciples. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co., London, 1835] 'Sarnât, A Boodh Monument near Benares', 1834. Creator: William Purser. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/The Print Collector)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, BUDDHA STATUE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, BUDDHA STATUE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, BUDDHA STATUE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Buddha statue, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)

GRAFENWOERTH, STUPA AT THE WAGRAM MOUNTAIN RANGE, DONAU REGION, LOWER AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA

Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. Grafenwoerth, Stupa at the Wagram mountain range, Donau region, Lower Austria, Austria. (KEYSTONE/MAURITIUS IMAGES/Volker Preusser)