Esther's photos with the keyword: Bhaktapur

The conversation

21 Jan 2011 190
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. AIMG_0578

Bhaktapur butcher shop

21 Jan 2011 1 283
Nothing says fresh meat than a street vender who cuts it to order. Of course, it sits outdoors without benefit of refrigeration and it is subject to passing insects. There is no running wather to wash hands either. Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. AIMG_0563

Parade of urns

23 Jan 2011 195
A potter's trade awaits the killn in Bhaktapur, Nepal AIMG_0634

Masks for sale

21 Jan 2011 1 2 199
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. AIMG_0637

A potter's hands

23 Jan 2011 2 225
A potter works his trade making a candlestick on a spinning wheel in Bhaktapur, Nepal AIMG_0632

A woodworker's hands

25 Jan 2011 1 231
An artisan crafts a giant wheel for a religious cart in Bhaktapur, Nepal IMG_0670

Temple Arch

31 Jan 2011 1 203
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings are exquisite. AIMG_706

Temple strut 1

26 Jan 2011 207
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It is located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. ODT: Mystical figure

Bhaktapur Tractor

25 Jan 2011 158
These vehicles were quite common in Bhaktapur, Nepal and were used for transporting light goods. They seemed a bit unwieldy for the narrow roads, though. IMG_0670

Ornate windows 2

31 Jan 2011 1 2 227
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings are exquisite. AIMG_696

Temple strut 2

26 Jan 2011 214
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It is located about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley.

Ornate windows 1

31 Jan 2011 213
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings are exquisite. AIMG_0693

Through the arches

02 Feb 2011 162
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings including this temple are exquisite. AIMG_735

The protector

31 Jan 2011 264
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings including this temple are exquisite. ODT: Mystical Figure AIMG_721

Rhinos of antiquity

02 Feb 2011 183
Bhaktapur in Nepal was founded in the 12th century and was the capital city of the Greater Malla Kingdom until the 15th century. Thereafter, it was an independent kingdom from then until the 18th century until it became part of Nepal. It isl ocated about 20 km east of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley. The carvings on many of the buildings including this temple are exquisite. AIMG_731

Blue tractor

05 Feb 2011 1 178
These vehicles were quite common in Bhaktapur, Nepal and were used for transporting light goods. They seemed a bit unwieldy for the narrow roads, though. IMG_0744