Lumbini is one of the essence for anyone who wishes to visit Nepal. Moreover, Lumbini has a religious, historical and spiritual significance and the destination is closely associated with Gautam Buddha, the light of Asia, the protagonist of peace and founder of Buddhism. Lumbini lies …
Tag: Lumbini the birth place of lord buddha
Lumbini is known as a birth place of lord Buddha. This place is one of the essence for anyone who wishes to visit Nepal. Moreover, Lumbini has a religious, historical and spiritual significance and the destination is closely associated with Gautam Buddha, the light of Asia, the protagonist of peace and founder of Buddhism.
Lumbini lies at Kapilvastu district in province number 5 (formerly Western Development Region). The district is surrounding by Rupandehi district in the east and Arghakhanchi district in the north and is the closest territory to the Indian border in the south. Lumbini encompasses the property of 1.95 hectares and the buffer zone of 22.78 hectares.
Lumbini is called the birth place of lord Buddha, while Lord Gautam Buddha was born in circa 623 BC. Mythologies state that Mayadevi, on her way to her parent’s home had given birth to a child who would later be named as Siddhartha Gautam. Mayadevi is said to have passed away seven days after giving birth to Siddhartha Gautam.