Lumbini is first of the four important Buddhist Pilgrimage sites as it is the birthplace of Siddharth Gautam (Lord Buddha). The town is known for its rich cultural landscape, spiritual heritage and natural beauty. For those seeing a closer connection to Buddhist ancestry, Lumbini is an obligatory stop.
The Maya Devi Temple is named after Queen Maya Devi – mother of Siddharth Gautam and is built at the exact birthplace of Buddha. The Maya Devi Temple Complex houses the Bodhi tree in its compound along with the sacred Maya Devi Pond (Pushkarini). Emperor Ashoka had constructed a stupa and a pillar upon his visit to Lumbini. The pillar is engraved with an inscription by King Ashoka, hence known as Ashokan Pillar. The World Peace Pagoda house a golden statue of Gautam Buddha depicted his birth. The lush green Lumbini Garden offers serene setting for meditation and relaxation. Monasteries and meditation centers constructed by Buddhist organizations from countries like Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, China, and Japan surround Lumbini. Every monastery embodies the worldwide reach of Buddhism with its distinct architectural style.
