The Barkhor

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Along with their devotions they come to socialize, to see and be seen and to shop in the square and the labyrinth of narrow streets which are all that now remain of the old Barkhor

Winter was coming and there were plenty of skins to line the  distinctive long sleeved Tibetan chuba overcoats.  

At the request of the Dalai Lama they are avoiding the use of fur, particularly from endangered species. 

The focal point of Barkhor Square the Jokhang Temple (House of the Buddha).  Where a constant stream of devout pilgrims flow clockwise around the 800m Kora circuit.  Some prostrate themselves along the route.
Songkang incense burners scent the air with  juniper,  artemisia and bundles of dried herbs.

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