The
main attraction at the Lumbini remains the Sacred Garden spread over 8sq km
and possessing all the treasures of the histroric area. The Mayadevi temple
is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a
bas relief of Mayadevi, the Buddha's mother giving birth to him. Standing west
to the Mayadevi shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal, the Ashokan Pillar.
The pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249BC to commemorate his pilgrimage
to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we find the sacred pond, Puskarni,
where queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha.There are other places of interest too nearby. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairawa. From Kathmandu it takes about eight hours by bus or car.
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