Birthplace of Buddha

Before going to our hotel, we drove first to Lumbini.
Birthplace of Buddha.The founder of the Buddhist religion was born in 623 B.C.

Very large, bronze statue at the entrance to the gardens.
It is said that when Buddha was born
he stood up and took six steps
And pointed to heaven.

Pool in front of the temple where it is believed that
Buddha's mother bathed before giving birth.

Bodi tree which grew from a sapling of the
original bodi tree under which Buddha received
enlightenment.

Temple housing the archeological ruins of a monastery.

Column build by Emperor
Asoka to mark the exact location
of the birth of Buddha.