Lumbini - The Birth Place of Gautam Buddha

Lumbinī is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of is the place where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Gautam Buddha. Lumbini has a number of temples, including the Mayadevi temple, and others. Also located here is the Puskarini or Holy Pond where the Buddha’s mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he, too, had his first bath, as well as the remains of Kapilavastu palace. Visit our Website: Follow us on Facebook: