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Shanti Stupa
Pokhara, NepalAbout
Shanti Stupa is the only stupa in Pokhara located at such a great height. Nispranjan Myohoji originally conceived the majestic design of the stupa and Monk Litikowo financed the construction. The stupa is spread over 21 ropanis of land. Construction of the Stupa first began in 1973 but, a year later, owing to some difficulties in construction it was stopped for some time. After the restoration of democracy in the country construction work was again in full swing. Eventually, after ten years, this Stupa was completed on November 5, 1999. The stupa itself covers 100 metres and its height is 11 metres. The stupa has been painted white because it is the colour and symbol of peace, therefore the name is also Peace Stupa. On the pinnacle of the stupa a golden cupola is mounted that is visible from a long distance. Among others, four majestic statues of the Buddha are placed at the four compass points and are most eye-catching. The first statue, facing the east, was brought from Japan. The southern statue was installed through the collective efforts of Buddhist devotees of Nepal. The Buddha's statue on the west was brought from Sri Lanka, while the one on the north was brought from Thailand.
