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Nepal was formerly the world’s only constitutionally declared Hindu state, but following the movement for democracy in early 2006 and the breaking of King Gyanendra's power, the Nepali Parliament amended the constitution to make Nepal a secular state. Approximately 80.6% of the Nepali population is Hindu, 10.7% is Buddhist, 4.2% is Muslim, 3.6% is Kirat (an indigenous religion), 0.5% is Christian, and 0.4% is classified as other groups. |
The Boudha stupa in Kathmandu | 
Boudha stupa | 
Stupa and prayer flags |
Figure at the Boudha stupa | 
View over Boudha stupa |
