Nepalese Buddhist monks offer prayers at Swayambhunath during Buddha Purnima, which marks the Buddha's birthday, in Kathmandu on May 25, 2013. Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal some 200 kms southwest of the Kathmandu valley. Buddhists commemorate the birth of Buddha, his attaining enlightenment and his passing away on the full moon day of May which falls on May 25 this year.
A Nepalese monk lights a butter lamp during the Buddhist festival locally called 'Saka Dawa' at Swayambhunath in Kathmandu on May 24, 2013, one day ahead of Buddha Purnima, which marks the birth of the Buddha. The Buddha was born 2500 years ago in Lumbini, Nepal, some 200 kms southwest of Kathmandu valley. Buddhists commemorate the birth of Buddha, his attaining enlightenment and his passing away on the full moon day of May which falls on May 25, 2013.
A view taken on May 24, 2013 shows the Swayambhunath religiuos complex before the upcoming Buddha Purnima, which marks the Buddha's birthday in Kathmandu. Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal some 200 kms southwest of Kathmandu valley. Buddhists commemorate the birth of Buddha, his attaining enlightenment and his passing away on the full moon day of May which falls on May 25, 2013.
A Nepalese woman walks with a basket on her head in Lukla, Nepal, Friday, May 24, 2013. Lukla is a town in northeastern Nepal situated at 2,860 meters (9,383 ft) and is a popular landing spot for people visiting the Himalayas.
A Nepalese boy looks out from his house in Lukla, Nepal, Friday, May 24, 2013. Lukla is a town in northeastern Nepal situated at 2,860 meters (9,383 ft) and is a popular landing spot for people visiting the Himalayas.
Buddhist monks stand at the Kumgun Monastery in Lukla, Nepal, Friday, May 24, 2013. Lukla is a town in northeastern Nepal situated at 2,860 meters (9,383 ft) and is a popular landing spot for people visiting the Himalayas.
