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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.

Maya Devi Temple with an offering of water and flowers in Lumbini, Nepal.
Photo by Samdesherpa Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • The stone traditionally associated with the birthplace.
  • The Ashoka Pillar and the sacred Puskarini pond in the same garden.
  • Excavated remains of stupas and monasteries around the temple.
Maya Devi Temple
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Maya Devi Temple
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Maya Devi Temple with an offering of water and flowers in Lumbini, Nepal.

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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Profile updated: 13/09/2026