Peacock window of the Kumari house, Basantapur
I like ancient Hindus' description of peacock, it is precise and witty: "it has the feathers of an angel, the voice of the devil and the walk of a thief". You can see peacock image in so many places here in Kathmandu: it is a popular motif on windows and doors, it is a fashionable jewelry theme, it is a decoration item at weddings. Such popularity comes not only from the bird's beautiful look. In Hindu-Buddhist culture the peacock is viewed as a general symbol of good luck and prosperity.
