Lumbini
How do I travel to Tilaurakot, the childhood home of Buddha?
Tilaurakot is the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Kapilbastu- the childhood home of Buddha. To reach here, first of all you need to drive (10 hours from Kathmandu; 6 hours from Chitwan) or fly (half an hour from Kathmandu) to Bhairahawa. If you are in India and using the ground transporation, reach Sunauli and [...]
Which monasteries are built in the Lumbini Development zone?
In the birthplace of Gautama buddha, there are 41 plots are allocated for building monasteries representing Buddhism’s major sects and national style of worship. Many monasteries have already been built with work going on some others. The monasteries built are listed below: 1. Nepal Buddha Vihar – Nepali monastery (in front of the Sacred Garden) [...]
Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism
Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism. It is also enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ashokan Pillar, Maya Devi Temple and the monasteries made by different countries are the attractions of Lumbini. How to reach Lumbini? If you are going to Lumbini from Kathmandu or any other part of [...]
Buddha Jayanti, the birthday of Gautam Buddha
Date: May 27, 2010 Venue: Buddhist monasteries across the country, especially in Lumbini Buddha Purnima festival marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. It falls on the full moon day of Baisakh (April-May). In this day ritual processions are held and dances are performed by priests. A fair is held in Lumbini, the [...]
How many places and monuments of Nepal are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Ten places and monuments of Nepal are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Kathmandu valley, there are seven monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the stupas of Swayambhunath and Bodhnath (Boudhanath), and the temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. Outside the Kathmandu [...]
Which are the must visit places in the terai region?
Chitwan National Park in central terai offers elephant rides and jeep safaris to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger and the one horned rhinoceros. Lumbini , in the western terai, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and contains heritages like the Mayadevi Temple and the Ashoka Pillar. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, in eastern Nepal offers bird [...]
Which are the popular tourist destinations in Terai region of Nepal?
The Chitwan National Park is famous among the tourists for its biodiversity. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and Janakpur, the birthplace of Sita (Lord Rama’s wife from Ramayana) are some other popular tourist destinations. You might enjoy these Related Posts:Which are the must visit places in the terai region? How many places and monuments of [...]
When is Buddha Purnima celebrated in Nepal?
Buddha Purnima festival marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. It falls on the full moon day of Baisakh (April-May). In this day ritual processions are held and dances are performed by priests . A great fair is held at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and other buddhist monasteries like Swayambhunath and Bodnath [...]
Was Buddha really born in Nepal?
Yes, Buddha was born in what is present day Nepal. He was born in the Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini at 563 BC. A huge complex of monastries was erected on the site by his followers. The Indian Emperor Ashoka made a pligrimage here in 249 BC and erected the Ashoka Pillar. You might enjoy these [...]
Which religious sites are popular in Nepal?
Nepal is a fascinating places with a rich religious history with the influx of buddhism, hinduism infused together. Buddha was born here, in Lumbini. Besides this, millions of hindu devotees travel to Nepal for pilgrimage. The temples in and around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square are popular. Pashupatinath is very [...]