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This book is about the Stupa architecture of Kathmandu, Nepal. Different elements of Stupa are divided into each chapter. Each chapter is described in detail complemented throughout by detail drawings and photographs. Detail drawings are prepared by author and information's are collected from diverse sources as well as keen observation and experience in working with Stupa and temple.

1. Introduction, 1.1. Buddhist Architecture, 1.2. History of Stupas, 1.3. Origin of the Stupas in Buddhist Tradition, 1.4. Types of Stupas, 2. History of Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, 2.1. History of conservation of Swayambhu Stupa, 2.3. Temple and other structures surrounding the Stupa, 2.4. Elements of Swayambhu Stupa, 2.4.1. Dome, 2.4.2. Shrines, 2.4.3. Pancha (Five) Buddha inside the shrine, 2.4.4. Female consort of Pancha Buddha inside the shrine, 2.4.5. Plinth, 2.4.6. Wall Surface, 2.4.7. Roof, 2.4.8. Torana, 2.3. Harmika, 2.4. Triyodasha Bhuwana, 2.5. Amalaka, 2.6. Chhatravali, 2.7. Gajur or Pinnacle, 3. Buddhanath, 3.1. Introduction, 3.2. Elements of Bauddhanath Stupa, 3.2.1. Three Decreasing Platforms, 3.2.2. Dome, 3.2.3. Harmika, 3.2.4. Triyodasha Bhuvana, 3.2.5. Chhatravali, 3.2.6. Pinnacle or Gajur, 3.2.7. Proportion of Stupa, Glossary of Buddhist Terms, Bibliography.