Kathmandu, Nepal, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue

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2026-05-01

A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled in its original location on Friday, one of several artefacts returned from foreign museums and collectors in recent years. The statue, dating to the 13th century, was carried in a palanquin back to its pagoda-style temple in the capital Kathmandu to the sound of traditional music. "I feel so happy, we all do. Our god is coming back," temple-goer Sunkesari Shakya, 67, told A......

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