Published: January 13th 2010January 13th 2010
India and Nepal
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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in...more info
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Busy Street
Kathmandu
Pokkhara View
Seen from the World Peace Pagoda, I stayed down there in Lakeside, Annapurna in the background
Marigold Garlands
From flower market in Calcutta
Sacred Cows
There is a two year prison term for cow-slaughter. Cows are sacred, but buffalo aren't - you can get "buff" burgers at any restaurant
Decaying Calcutta
Returning to nature
Living History
This is a 16th century shrine
Carved Window
The streets of old town are lined with these windows
Toothache God
People have been nailing coins to this twisted piece of wood for centuries to appease the toothache god. Not surprisingly dentists have set up shop around both corners.
Statue Location
Not exactly a protected environment for a 1500 year old treasure
Birganj Street Festival
A costumed group showing off their bo-staff skills is drawing a crowd
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