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Nepal

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

CapitalKathmandu
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyNPR
Official languagesNepali
Access to the seaNo
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Lumbini

Maya Devi Temple

Maya Devi Temple with an offering of water and flowers in Lumbini, Nepal.
Nepal · Place of interest

Lumbini

Lumbini brings together a sacred garden, Buddhist monasteries and a cultural centre across a large Terai complex. A visit combines archaeology, pilgrimage and contemporary architecture, so allow time to explore without rushing.

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Maya Devi Temple with an offering of water and flowers in Lumbini, Nepal.
Nepal · Place of interest

Maya Devi Temple

Maya Devi Temple stands in Lumbini’s Sacred Garden, beside the stone traditionally preserved as the birthplace of Buddha. It lies within an archaeological and pilgrimage setting that calls for a quiet, respectful visit.

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Maya Devi Temple with an offering of water and flowers in Lumbini, Nepal. Culture

Lumbini’s Sacred Garden and Monasteries

Lumbini is best understood as a layered landscape: an archaeological and devotional core, a corridor of monasteries from different traditions, and a cultural zone. This guide suggests a day with pauses, considered choices, and room for the rhythms of a living place.

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