Esther's photos with the keyword: Durbar

Bringing electricity

Bringing electricity

Esther
15 Dec 2010 217
Many of the old buildings near Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal have intricate wooden carved decorations that have been worn by time and have little protection from the elements. Electrical lighting is haphazardly wired with little regard to preserving the antiquities. AIMG_0065
Locks for sale

Locks for sale

Esther
15 Dec 2010 165
A stand near Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal sold shiney new locks. I was impressed by the workmanship and artistry of the locks. ODT: Repetition AIMG_0061
Window design

Window design

Esther
16 Dec 2010 169
The windows in buildings around Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal tend to be ornate, weather worn and covered with dust and pollution. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. aIMG_0069
Devotion

Devotion

Esther
16 Dec 2010 186
A woman lights a candle at one of the many shrines in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. AIMG_0084
Window shopping

Window shopping

Esther
16 Dec 2010 168
These are the actual colors of the weathered wooden window carvings in a second story shop near Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is not a Photoshop effect. AIMG_0100
Decorated Buddha

Decorated Buddha

Esther
17 Dec 2010 195
A Buddha in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal is decorated with a marigold garland, Orange marigold flowers are made into garlands and used to decorate religious statues and buildings. They are also used as offerings and decoration at funerals, weddings and other religious ceremonies AIMG_0103
Baskets in the door

Baskets in the door

Esther
17 Dec 2010 2 2 128
A doorway in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal is filled with baskets for sale. AIMG_0106
Grrrrrrr.

Grrrrrrr.

Esther
16 Dec 2010 179
A shrine carving at one of the many temples in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. AIMG_0101
Walking man

Walking man

Esther
17 Dec 2010 182
Man in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. It is far too easy to take for granted modern means of transporting goods. Scenes like this should make those of us who have access to technology and transportation appreciate what we have. AIMG_0116
Grand Entrance

Grand Entrance

Esther
20 Dec 2010 220
A doorway carving over a temple entranc. Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Durbar Square has numerous ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date from the 12th to the 18th Century, AIMG_0182
Marigolds for sale

Marigolds for sale

Esther
17 Dec 2010 195
Garland stand in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Orange marigold flowers and other flowers are made into garlands and used to decorate religious statues and buildings. They are also used as offerings and decoration at funerals, weddings and other ceremonies. ODT: In a row AIMG_0109
Shiva Parvati Temple

Shiva Parvati Temple

Esther
18 Dec 2010 227
Carvings of Lord Shiva and his second consort, Parvati, gaze out of the second floor of this temple in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Although the temple was built in the late 1700s, it is not the oldest temple in Kathmandu. AIMG_0177
Locked in

Locked in

Esther
18 Dec 2010 150
The detail on the worn woodwork is wonderful. Photographed in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. ODT: Latch AIMG_0176
Window detail

Window detail

Esther
20 Dec 2010 166
Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal consists of numerous ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date from the 12th to the 18th Century. AIMG_0178
Under a window

Under a window

Esther
20 Dec 2010 161
Details of a building carving under a window. Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Durbar Square has numerous ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date from the 12th to the 18th Century, AIMG_0183
Fish and chilli peppers

Fish and chilli peppers

Esther
21 Dec 2010 194
A market near Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. Durbar Square in Kathmandu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site AIMG_0203
Curdled milk, anyone?

Curdled milk, anyone?

Esther
21 Dec 2010 169
A restaurant off of Durbar Square, in Patan Nepal served this tin of curdled milk. Durbar Square in Patan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ODT: Beverage AIMG_0238
Window carving 2

Window carving 2

Esther
21 Dec 2010 192
Temple window in Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal. Durbar Square in Patan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site AIMG_0232
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