Boudhanath Stupa reopens after April 2015 Nepal earthquake

Nov 22, 2016

Boudhanath Stupa reopens after April 2015 Nepal earthquake

Quinn Kelley 0 Comment Weather, World Boudhanath Stupa, Buddhism, earthquake, Nepal

The Boudhanath Stupa reopened Tuesday following its renovation for earthquake damage. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015, killing nearly 9,000 people.

: Picture taken on November 22, 2016 in Kathmandu shows the Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees light butter lamps at Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: This photograph taken on August 29, 2015, shows the Boudhanath Stupa undergoing repairs, after it was damaged in an earthquake, on the outskirts of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa has been reopened following renovation for earthquake damage. The stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015, killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: A Buddhist monk and devotees circle Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees circle Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees circle Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees visit Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: A Buddhist devotee prays at Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees circle Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: This photograph taken on August 29, 2015, shows the Boudhanath Stupa undergoing repairs, after it was damaged in an earthquake, on the outskirts of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. Boudhanath Stupa has been reopened following renovation for earthquake damage. The stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015, killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: A Buddhist devotee lights incense at Boudhanath Stupa as it is reopened following renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Picture taken on November 22, 2016 in Kathmandu shows the Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Picture taken on November 22, 2016 in Kathmandu shows the Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Buddhist devotees light butter lamps at Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 22, 2016. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

: Picture taken on November 22, 2016 in Kathmandu shows the Boudhanath Stupa on its reopening day following its renovation for earthquake damage. Boudhanath Stupa was among hundreds of historic monuments damaged during the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Nepal in April 2015 killing nearly 9,000 people. (Prakash Mathema/AFP/Getty Images)

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