Kaathe Swyambhu

Kaathe Swayambhu Shree Gha Chaitya (Nepali:काठे स्वयम्भु श्री घ: चैत्य) is a miniature replica of Swayambhunath.

[4] The main stupa is surrounded by smaller chaityas inscriptions, statutes and an ancient cloister similar to Tibetan monastery.

[6] According to the legends, when Acharya Vak-vajra of Kwa-baha was on pilgrimage along the Ganges river was asked to consecrate a chaitya built by the king of Benaras.

To show his power, Vak-vajra then sat in meditation, lifted the chaitya and transported it to its present location in Kathmandu.

[3] A festival on the full moon of Asoj (September – October) is held mainly by the Shakyas of Ason near the stupa.