One of the revered places of the Buddhist, Lumbini draws several tourists as well as pilgrims from far and wide. A World Heritage Site, Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Religious History of Lumbini
Located in the southwestern part of Terai region in Nepal, Lumbini is believed to be the cradle of Buddhist civilization. The founder of Buddhist religion, Gautam Buddha was born in the sacred land of Lumbini in the year of 623 BC. Lumbini has several temples and ancient archaeological ruins that reflect the rich religious past of the place.
A Religious Tour of Lumbini
The sacred land of Lumbini encompasses many important attractions within its vicinity that inspires a sense of awe among the travelers. Some of the major tourist destinations of Lumbini include:
- Puskarni- Located on the southern side of the Ashokan Pillar, Puskarni is the holy pond of Lumbini. According to mythology, before delivering Lord Budhha, Maya Devi took bath in the pond
- The Ashokan Pillar- The Ashokan Pillar was erected by King Ashoka to preach the teachings of Lord Buddha. An important landmark of Lumbini, the early life of Lord Buddha is inscribed on the Ashokan Pillar
- The Buddhist Temple- The Buddhist Temple was built on the lines of the contemporary Buddhist Monasteries in Nepal. The large Prayer Hall houses a life size image of Lord Buddha
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- Maya Devi Shrine- The Maya Devi Temple is the sacred place where Lord Buddha was born. The statue highlights Maya Devi who is holding a Sal branch in her right hand and an infant who is standing on the petal of Lotus. The statue is encircled with a halo which signifies the divine presence of the Supreme Being
Other Tourist Destinations Near Lumbini
The tourists can conviniently reach the other important tourist and religious destinations of Nepal. Few of the notable nearby attractions of Lumbini are:
- Sagarhawa- Located at a distance of 12 kilometer, Sagarhawa is known for the luxuriant forest area
- Kapilavastu- The ancient town of Kapilavastu reflects the old glory and grandeur of the Shakya Republic. Kapilavastu is 27 kilometers from Lumbin and is easily accessible by car
- Kudan- The village of Kudan has several architectural remnants of the ancient times that were discovered in the year of 1962
Lumbini International Research Institute and Lumbini Museum feature among some of the important tourist sites of the place.
How To Reach Lumbini
The travel agents of Nepal arrange frequent tours to Lumbini via Bhairahawa. The tourists fly to Bhairahawa from Kathamndu and then drive to Lumbini by car.
An important itinerary of Kathmandu tours, Lumbini reflects the rich religious past of Nepal.
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