Lumbini

Lumbini Birthplace of Buddha.

Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District. It is one of the best tourism sites in Province No. 5. It is also the most visited site of entire Nepal. Mayadevi, the Queen of Shakya King Suddhodhana of Kapilvastuhad gave Birth to Prince Siddhartha. So This Place is Famous in the world. It is said that she gave birth while passing through the Lumbini Garden. Siddharth (Buddha) was born on the day of  Baishakha Purnima (full moon day of May in 623 BC). Before giving birth to Siddhartha Mayadevi took a bath in the Sacred Pond Pushkarini. Siddhartha achieved Enlightenment sometime around and became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.

Lumbini birthplace of Buddha, one of the world’s most important spiritual sites. It attracts Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. Today you can visit over twenty-five Buddhist monasteries built by diverse countries from Vietnam to France. study Buddhism, meditate, and visit the birthplace within the sacred Mayadevi Gardens.

Mayadevi Temple is the most sacred site in the Lumbini Garden.

Here archaeologists have identified the exact spot where Lord Buddha was born. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar nearby also refer to the spot as his birthplace. It is said that the newly born Prince Siddhartha (later became the Buddha) took his first seven steps here. After he became Lord Buddha & delivered his peace message to humanity here.

Walk around the garden or find a quiet spot to contemplate. The focal point for pilgrims is a sandstone carving depicting the birth of the Buddha. It is believed that it has been left here by the Malla King Ripu Malla, in the 14th century. when Mayadevi was worshipped as an incarnation of a Hindu mother goddess. The Ashoka Pillar was built by the great Indian Emperor Ashoka. He became a devout Buddhist while visiting the birthplace of the Buddha back in 249 BC.

The Lumbini Garden covers an area of 2.56 sq km. It encompasses three zones. All Three zones cover one square mile. They are connected with walkways and a canal. The area has a sub-tropical climate. It has hot summers, very wet monsoons, and pleasant winters. Winter is the best time to visit.

Places to visit in Lumbini 

1. Mayadevi Temple
2. Bodhi Tree
3. Mayadevi pond
4. Ashoka Piller
5. World Peace Pagoda
6. Lumbini Museum
7. Royal Thai Monastery
8. Dharma Swami Maharaja Buddha Vihar
9. Sri Lankan Monastery
10. Cambodian Monastery
11. Myanmar Golden Temple
12. Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery ( China Temple)
13. Dae Sung Shakya Sa (Korean Temple)
14. Tilaurakot
15. Lumbini Monastic site
16. Lumbini crane sanctuary
17. Manang Samaj Stupa
18. Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple
19. Great Drigung Lotus Stupa
20. Thrangu Vajra Vidya Monastery

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