Lumbinī (Lumbini, pronounced [ˈlumbiniː] ⓘ, "the lovely") is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. According to the sacred texts of the Buddhist Commentaries, Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini in c. 624 BCE.[a][2][3] Siddhartha Gautama achieved Enlightenment, and became Shakyamuni Buddha who founded Buddhism.[4][5][6] He later passed into parinirvana at the age of 80 years, in c.544 BCE.[7][8] Lumbini is one of four most sacred pil

Here's a travel plan for Kathmandu to Lumbini and Chitwan in Nepal: *Day 1: Kathmandu to Lumbini* 1. Distance: 280 km (173 miles), 7-8 hours drive 2. Transportation: Bus/Car/Jeep from Kathmandu's Gongabu Bus Park 3. Accommodation: Lumbini has various hotels and resorts 4. Attractions: - Maya Devi Temple - Lumbini Garden - Ashoka Pillar - Buddhist Monasteries *Day 2: Lumbini* 1. Explore Lumbini's historical and cultural sites 2. Visit nearby Tilaurakot, the ancient capital of Kapilvastu *Day 3: L

Holy Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini. The temple is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhist devotees around the world.

Inside 'Buddha's birthplace' - the Maya Devi temple in Lumbini

Kopan Monks who have joined the Lumbini University, offered a puja yesterday at Maya Devi temple in Lumbini for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 🙏🙏🙏 | FPMT