Kathmandu Valley Of The Green-Eyed Yellow Idol – Bob Gibbons, Sian Pritchard Jones

This is a verse from the poem by J. Milton Hayes, about the green-eyed yellow idol, a god of the Kathmandu Valley whose all-knowing, all-seeing Eye keeps watch over this once-secret haven in the Himalayas.
Kathmandu is a secret no more, but its hidden enchantment is still buried in its lanes and byways. Idols and temples still dot the rural landscapes; some are mysterious and mystical. Others lie neglected, their powers lay dormant. The all-seeing eyes of the stupas wait and watch, wondering if the destructive ‘Age of Kali’ has come or is still to come.
Kathmandu awaits Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. The valley ringed by luxuriant forests and mountains waits, as the morning mist reveals new splendours. The gods of the majestic Himalayan peaks look down, waiting for a new dawn.
This journey back in time also has stories and anecdotes about the valley since 1974, when idle hippies still lived in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu waits for you. Discover the famous places and search out its obscure treasures. The greeneyed yellow idol lies in waiting, never seen, but always gazing down.
Kathmandu Valley Of The Green-Eyed Yellow Idol – Bob Gibbons, Sian Pritchard Jones (Old And Rare)