Monday, October 12, 2009

Visiting Religious Sites





Goutama Buddha
Bhaktapur Darbar Square
-Do not eat, smoke or be loud at religious sites.

-If you travel to one of Nepal's popular stupas or temples, there may be an entrance fee for foreigners. It is usually small. There are a few rules written on walls for you in specific temples.

-Pay attention to signs.

-Some temples only allow Hindus to enter inside.

-Walk clockwise around stupas or places of worship.

-Never touch or step over offerings like red powder or rice/flowers.

-When you travel to certain places of worship you may or may not be permitted to take photos or film these sacred places.

- Make sure to take note if you are supposed to take your shoes off before you enter.

-For the most part, just be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the locals are doing and any writing on the wall.

-Men and women should not wear shorts in any temple. More conservative clothing is respectful.

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