6.5 Inch Manakamana BowlBirth of Manakamana Bowl with Handle Situated on the Arun River, near Tumlingtar, Nepal sits a small temple. As one enters the grounds, the sounds of young boys chanting and reciting mantras can be heard floating from nearby buildings as children practice and concentrate on their priesthood studies. The doves nestle in the eaves and on the roofs of the buildings, greeting visitors with their gentle coo. In the distance, a beating drum can be heard