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question: In what year did the most rain in recorded history fall on Kathmandu? context: The city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the wint... | 2003 | 5735aaaedc94161900571ef7 |
question: What religion proliferated throughout Central Asia in part due to the efforts of Lhasa Newar merchants? context: The location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil an... | Buddhism | 5735ac11dc94161900571f07 |
question: Existing between what two countries contributed to Kathmandu becoming a center of trade? context: The location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain.... | India and China | 5735ac11dc94161900571f08 |
question: Other than trade, what was the traditional basis of Kathmandu's economy? context: The location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain. This geography ... | agriculture | 5735ac11dc94161900571f09 |
question: Approximately what portion of Nepal's GDP is produced by the Kathmandu metropolitan area? context: The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx ... | one third | 5735ac9bdc94161900571f0d |
question: What do Kathmandu residents earn per capita each year? context: The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathm... | $2200 | 5735ac9bdc94161900571f0e |
question: What is the GDP of Kathmandu? context: The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts,... | 6.5billion | 5735ac9bdc94161900571f0f |
question: What percentage of Kathmandu's economy is trade? context: The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu e... | 21 | 5735ac9bdc94161900571f10 |
question: What portion of Kathmandu's economy consists of agriculture? context: The economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average.... | 9% | 5735ac9bdc94161900571f11 |
question: Approximately when did the Nepalese tourism industry begin? context: Tourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established... | 1950 | 5735ad64e853931400426abc |
question: What city was connected to Kathmandu via the Tribhuvan Highway? context: Tourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was establi... | Raxaul | 5735ad64e853931400426abd |
question: When did construction on the Tribhuvan Highway begin? context: Tourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established and t... | 1956 | 5735ad64e853931400426abe |
question: What is the most significant industry in Nepal? context: Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims ... | tourism | 5735adcde853931400426ac2 |
question: Along with Buddhists, what religion's devotees visit Kathmandu? context: Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Bu... | Hindu | 5735adcde853931400426ac3 |
question: How many tourists visited Kathmandu in the period 1961-62? context: Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhis... | 6,179 | 5735adcde853931400426ac4 |
question: What event led to an increase in tourism in 2009? context: Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrim... | end of the Maoist insurgency | 5735adcde853931400426ac5 |
question: What Nepalese mountains are claimed to attract tourists? context: Since then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist ... | Himalayas | 5735adcde853931400426ac6 |
question: What Kathmandu neighborhood is noted for its abundance of tourists? context: The neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel... | Thamel | 5735ae59dc94161900571f1c |
question: What neighborhood is also known as Jhamel? context: The neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Tha... | Jhamsikhel | 5735ae59dc94161900571f1d |
question: What is the traditional name for Freak Street? context: The neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with... | Jhochhen Tol | 5735ae59dc94161900571f1e |
question: What tourists first brought attention to Jhocchen Tol? context: The neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary "traveller's ghetto", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rh... | hippies | 5735ae59dc94161900571f1f |
question: How many stars is Kathmandu's Grand Hotel? context: With the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel R... | four | 5735b062dc94161900571f24 |
question: What type of hotel is Aloha Inn? context: With the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, H... | three-star | 5735b062dc94161900571f25 |
question: De L'Annapurna is an example of what sort of hotel? context: With the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel... | five-star | 5735b062dc94161900571f26 |
question: What attractions are present at Hotel Yak & Yeti and the Hyatt Regency? context: With the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yet... | casinos | 5735b062dc94161900571f27 |
question: How many sectors make up the Kathmandu metropolitan area? context: Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council admi... | five | 5735b0dedc94161900571f2c |
question: What sector of Kathmandu doesn't have the word 'sector' in its name? context: Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The C... | City Core | 5735b0dedc94161900571f2d |
question: What is the purpose of Kathmandu being divided into 35 wards? context: Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council ... | civic administration | 5735b0dedc94161900571f2e |
question: How many members of the Council received their positions via nomination rather than election? context: Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 ad... | 20 | 5735b0dedc94161900571f2f |
question: How many hectares in size is Kathmandu's ward 26? context: Metropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers ... | 4 | 5735b0dedc94161900571f30 |
question: What is Kathmandu's fire department called? context: The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which we... | Barun Yantra Karyalaya | 5735b2a8dc94161900571f36 |
question: What year saw the founding of Kathmandu's fire department? context: The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the... | 1937 | 5735b2a8dc94161900571f37 |
question: When did Bhaktapur receive coverage from the fire department? context: The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to ... | 1944 | 5735b2a8dc94161900571f38 |
question: How many fire trucks did West Germany donate to Kathmandu? context: The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the... | seven | 5735b2a8dc94161900571f39 |
question: What is the mission of FAN? context: The fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as... | raising public awareness about fire and improving safety | 5735b2a8dc94161900571f3a |
question: What was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? context: Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to r... | 427,045 | 5735b876dc94161900571f4a |
question: About how many people are likely to live in Kathmandu in 2021? context: Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population w... | 1,319,597 | 5735b876dc94161900571f4b |
question: How dense was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? context: Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected... | 85 | 5735b876dc94161900571f4c |
question: How many acres of land did the KMC control in 2001? context: Over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projecte... | 20,300 | 5735b876dc94161900571f4d |
question: What percentage of Kathmandu residents are Chettris? context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill... | 18.5 | 5735b8cde853931400426ae3 |
question: What is the third largest ethnic group in Kathmandu? context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill... | Khas Brahmins | 5735b8cde853931400426ae4 |
question: What are Kathmandu's primary religions? context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic group... | Hinduism and Buddhism | 5735b8cde853931400426ae5 |
question: What Kathmandu industry is particularly known for its English speakers? context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More r... | service | 5735b8cde853931400426ae6 |
question: Along with Nepali, what is Kathmandu's main language? context: The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hil... | Nepal Bhasa | 5735b8cde853931400426ae7 |
question: What religion does Changunarayan belong to? context: The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenc... | Hindu | 5735ba07dc94161900571f52 |
question: What Buddhist monuments are present at Boudhanath? context: The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been i... | stupas | 5735ba07dc94161900571f53 |
question: How many acres are the Kathmandu valley monument zones? context: The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have b... | 466.9 | 5735ba07dc94161900571f54 |
question: In hectares, how large is the Kathmandu valley monument buffer zone? context: The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmand... | 239.34 | 5735ba07dc94161900571f55 |
question: When did the Kathmandu valley monuments receive WHS status? context: The ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City ha... | 2006 | 5735ba07dc94161900571f56 |
question: Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved? context: The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings repr... | Kirtipur | 5735ba6ee853931400426aed |
question: What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? context: The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old ci... | Licchavi | 5735ba6ee853931400426aee |
question: How many temples are present in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? context: The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings r... | 50 | 5735ba6ee853931400426aef |
question: When did a notable earthquake occur that damaged Kathmandu's Durbar Square? context: The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has her... | April 2015 | 5735ba6ee853931400426af0 |
question: How many kingdoms have buildings present in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu? context: The literal meaning of Durbar Square is a "place of palaces". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has her... | four | 5735ba6ee853931400426af1 |
question: What is Durga called in Nepali? context: Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female e... | Taleju | 5735bb2adc94161900571f65 |
question: How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju? context: Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of th... | until she menstruates | 5735bb2adc94161900571f66 |
question: Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008? context: Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divin... | Matina Shakya | 5735bb2adc94161900571f67 |
question: What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy? context: Kumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestat... | Maoist | 5735bb2adc94161900571f68 |
question: When was the Pashupatinath Temple built? context: The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat o... | 5th century | 5735bb89e853931400426af7 |
question: What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve? context: The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the... | Hindu | 5735bb89e853931400426af8 |
question: What is another name for Pashupati? context: The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of nat... | Lord Shiva | 5735bb89e853931400426af9 |
question: Prior to the secularization of Nepal, who was the country's national god? context: The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in K... | Lord Pashupatinath | 5735bb89e853931400426afa |
question: Who damaged the Pashupatinath Temple in the 14th century? context: The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It ser... | Mughal invaders | 5735bb89e853931400426afb |
question: What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers? context: Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been... | Hindus | 5735bca5dc94161900571f77 |
question: In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate? context: Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have bee... | South | 5735bca5dc94161900571f78 |
question: What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to? context: Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karna... | Malla | 5735bca5dc94161900571f79 |
question: Who supposedly encouraged the usage of Karnataka Brahmin priests at Pashupatinath Temple? context: Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the serv... | Adi Shankaracharya | 5735bca5dc94161900571f7a |
question: What is another term for Bharatam? context: Believers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, ... | Unified India | 5735bca5dc94161900571f7b |
question: To what religion is Boudhanath holy? context: The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by spe... | Buddhist | 5735bd01dc94161900571f81 |
question: What do the Newars call Boudhanath? context: The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by spea... | Khāsti | 5735bd01dc94161900571f82 |
question: What is Boudhanath called in Nepali? context: The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by spe... | Bauddha or Bodhnāth | 5735bd01dc94161900571f83 |
question: How far is Boudhanath from Kathmandu in miles? context: The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhn... | 7 | 5735bd01dc94161900571f84 |
question: When did UNESCO make Boudhanath a World Heritage Site? context: The Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha ... | 1979 | 5735bd01dc94161900571f85 |
question: Who is pictured on the stupa's base? context: The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is... | Dhyani Buddha Amitabha | 5735be65e853931400426b15 |
question: What is Ajima the deity of? context: The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine... | smallpox | 5735be65e853931400426b16 |
question: What are gompas? context: The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated ... | monasteries | 5735be65e853931400426b17 |
question: Visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa? context: The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visito... | Tibetan Buddhist | 5735be65e853931400426b18 |
question: What mantra is engraved on the stupa's prayer wheels? context: The base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visi... | om mani padme hum | 5735be65e853931400426b19 |
question: In what part of Kathmandu is Swayambhu located? context: Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at t... | northwestern | 5735bed6dc94161900571f8b |
question: What faith does Swayambhu belong to? context: Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at the base; ab... | Buddhist | 5735bed6dc94161900571f8c |
question: Other than Buddhists, who worships at Swayambhu? context: Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a dome at ... | Hindus | 5735bed6dc94161900571f8d |
question: In how many directions does the Buddha of Swayambhu look? context: Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consists of a... | four | 5735bed6dc94161900571f8e |
question: In Swayambhu, what is present in the small area above the tiers? context: Swayambhu is a Buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city. This is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Although the site is considered Buddhist, it is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa consis... | gajur | 5735bed6dc94161900571f8f |
question: Kathmandu valley contains art made of metal, terracotta, wood and what other substance? context: Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and ... | stone | 5735bf26e853931400426b28 |
question: What is the most typical type of art in the Kathmandu valley? context: Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. The art objects a... | icons | 5735bf26e853931400426b29 |
question: In what year could Nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world? context: Kathmandu valley is described as "an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures", which are made of wood, stone, metal, and terracotta, and found in profusion in temples, shrines, stupas, gompas, chaityasm and palaces. ... | 1950 | 5735bf26e853931400426b2a |
question: What types of deities are Bhavani and Durga? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). Fr... | Mother Goddesses | 5735bf8cdc94161900571f95 |
question: What is Sri-Lakshmi a deity of? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd ce... | wealth | 5735bf8cdc94161900571f96 |
question: By tradition, what notable figure came to Nepal 250 years before the birth of Christ? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddes... | Ashoka | 5735bf8cdc94161900571f97 |
question: When did the Licchavi period end? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). From the 3rd ... | 900 | 5735bf8cdc94161900571f98 |
question: What is another name for the Licchavi period? context: The religious art of Nepal and Kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the Mother Goddesses such as: Bhavani, Durga, Gaja-Lakshmi, Hariti-Sitala, Mahsishamardini, Saptamatrika (seven mother goddesses), and Sri-Lakshmi(wealth-goddess). F... | classical | 5735bf8cdc94161900571f99 |
question: Along with the National Museum of Nepal, what notable Nepalese museum is present in Kathmandu? context: Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient rel... | Natural History Museum of Nepal | 5735c028e853931400426b35 |
question: From what time period are the oldest artifacts in Kathmandu museums? context: Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddh... | 5th century | 5735c028e853931400426b36 |
question: Along with Buddhism, what religion has had a significant influence on Nepal? context: Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism a... | Hinduism | 5735c028e853931400426b37 |
question: What Kathmandu valley area was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? context: Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Budd... | Monument Zones | 5735c028e853931400426b38 |
question: How many Monument Zones are present in the Kathmandu valley? context: Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepal's art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions, Hinduism and Buddhhism. Th... | seven | 5735c028e853931400426b39 |
question: In what area of Kathmandu is the National Museum? context: The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, ... | western | 5735c081e853931400426b3f |
question: What stupa is close to the National Museum? context: The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housin... | Swayambhunath | 5735c081e853931400426b40 |
question: Who built the building that contains the National Museum? context: The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the c... | Bhimsen Thapa | 5735c081e853931400426b41 |
question: When was the National Museum founded? context: The National Museum is located in the western part of Kathmandu, near the Swayambhunath stupa in an historical building. This building was constructed in the early 19th century by General Bhimsen Thapa. It is the most important museum in the country, housing an e... | 1928 | 5735c081e853931400426b42 |
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