Swoyambhunath Stupa is located on the hilltop on the western side of Kathmandu city. It is believed that the temple emerged when the Kathmandu Valley was a lake. In different Hindu and Buddhist scripts, the Stupa has described and highlighted the significance of this temple. Thousands of devotees, both Hindus and Buddhists, visit this sacred place to realize the spiritual vibes over there. Devotees who followed Buddhism used to sketch Thangka paintings of different revered art forms. During the Swoyambhunath Thangka Tour, participants can have an immersive experience, understanding the significance of this heritage site, Nepali craftsmanship, and rich cultural heritage. Participants will learn the basics of Thangka paintings at the local Thangka art gallery. During the Swoyambhunath Thangka tour, participants have the choice to learn about Newari Pauwa Paintings and Thangka Paintings. The Thangka tour begins with a short visit to the Swoyambhunath Stupa and its premises. The Stupa is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site and is popular as Monkey temple. Participants will know the historical, mythological, and spiritual significance of the area and its association with Buddhist art in cotton form known as Thangka. The first day will be the introductory session at a local Thangka art school, where we will have a few interactions and experience sharing with fellow artists.
Around Swoyambhunath Stupa, participants will visit a few monasteries and can learn the real-time application of Thangka paintings in teaching Buddhism. The Thanka Painting workshop at local art school offers participants the opportunity to learn the basic skills to protect art as well as interact with professional artists to learn the fundamentals of Thangka paintings. During leisure, participants can visit nearby monasteries, go for a short hike for Photography, and do many more activities. The completion day of the Thangka Workshop, followed by certification distribution and appreciation session.
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