![]() ![]() Hon'ble Prime Minister at Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya The museum within the complex displays artefacts from the Mauryan and Kushana periods. It also contains various stupas (memorial shrines) and viharas (residential monasteries) and Maya Devi pond. A World Heritage Site, the complex includes the Shakya Tank, the remains of Maya Devi Temple, and the Ashokan Pillar. ![]() The pillar’s inions testify to the historical significance of the place and document its importance as Buddha’s birthplace. ![]() Emperor Ashoka built the Ashokan Pillar here upon his visit. One of the most important pilgrimage sites, Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. While his teachings have been propagated across the globe, there are four geographical locations that are given utmost reverence – Lumbini (his birthplace), Bodh Gaya (where he attained enlightenment), Sarnath (delivered his first sermon), and Kushinagar (where he attained mahaparinirvana). He was born and attained enlightenment and parinirvana all on Purnima. Purnima or the full moon night of Vaisakh is an important event associated with the life of Buddha. Heritage Sites associated with Buddha’s Life ![]()
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