But beyond the simple fact of its uncommon shape, Nepal’s flag is a bit of a mystery ... persuasive interpretation would be to see these symbols as representing these mythical, ancient ...

As images of the devastation in Nepal become more prevalent in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake, one brightly-coloured symbol flies in stark contrast to the rubble: Tibetan Buddhist prayer ...

the symbols apply to both religions. The Cambodian flag depicts Angkor Wat, a temple historically associated with both Hinduism and Buddhism, while in Nepal, the flag features both Buddhist and Hindu ...

The RPP-Nepal organised the demonstration to demand ... During these protests, too, the national flag was used as a symbol of political resistance. Various other groups also often use the national ...

Kathmandu (AFP) – Nepal’s largest stupa ... Sherpa uses cotton and prints prayers and symbols on her flags with water-based paint. The ropes are made of natural fibres instead of nylon.