Showing posts with label Holy place. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holy place. Show all posts

December 11, 2010

Lumbini Maya Devi Temple

Lumbini (Sanskrit for "the lovely") is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located at the Nepalese town of Kapilavastu, district Rupandehi, near the Indian border.
Lumbini is the traditional birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, who was born in the 7th or 6th century BC.






























































Kapilavastu, the Kingdom where Prince Siddhatta grew up

Kapilvastu
Kapilvastu, birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is a famous historic town which is always brimming with charm. Lord Buddha was born here in the sixth century. Kapilvastu attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. Kapilvastu is 27km from Lumbini.

The Ruins Palace of Kapilavastu

The Ruins of Piprahwa Stupa, Kapilavastu 
Piprahwa Stupa - erected to housed the Buddha's relic by the Sakyan.
source : colorfulnepal.com/lumbini-nepal.html

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