Maya Devi Temple
Lumbini
Where the Buddha was born.
Overview
Lumbini is one of Buddhism's four most sacred sites — the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, marked today by the Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar, and a sprawling monastic zone built by Buddhist communities from across the world. It is a place for slow walking rather than sightseeing: quiet gardens, prayer flags, and monasteries built in dozens of distinct national styles.
Highlights
- Maya Devi Temple, the marked birthplace of the Buddha
- The Ashoka Pillar, erected circa 249 BCE
- The international monastic zone
- Sacred Garden and Puskarini pond
Best Season
Autumn, Winter, Spring
Activities
Cultural immersion, Spiritual
Lumbini Gallery
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