Finally dropped off the donation of clothes at Maiti Nepal then met Padam to go to Sangha to see the ENORMOUS Lord Shiva!
It is about an hour ride east of Kathmandu on his bike. The road is a bit bumpy in places but he is an excellent driver so no worries.
From the road far below you can see the statute. It is 143 feet high! I feel fortunate to see it as it only opened to the public in June of this year and there is no charge.
On one side of Shiva is his wife and children (including the elephant God Ganesh) and the other side is a cow (protector?).
On the way back we stop to visit some family members. I am really suprised to see a small washer/spinner in the bathroom as well as a hot water tank for showers! I have never seen this before in a Nepali home.
Notice the young woman's sweather...it is close to home (double-click to enlarge photo).
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