Travel to Hiranya Varna Mahabihar in Patan, Nepal

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Hiraṇyavarṇa Mahāvihāra, also Kwa Baha: informally called The Golden Temple with literal meaning "Gold-colored Great Monastery" is a historical vihara situated in Patan, Nepal. It is known locally as the "Golden Temple" and it is famous for feeding rats.

Historic site pictures in Hiranya Varna Mahabihar

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Shot with a NIKON D5500. Exposure: 1/200, Aperture: 1.8, Focal Length: 35.0, ISO: 125