As lime is applied repeatedly to the dome, its layer gradually thickens and becomes thicker. It is currently said to be about 13 inches thick.
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The cleaning of the Swayambhu Mahachaitya, a World Heritage Site, has begun. The work of removing the layer of lime that has been accumulating on the dome of the Mahachaitya for the past decade began on Sunday.
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