Maya Devi Pond
Maya Devi Pond is located right in front of the Maya Devi Temple inside the Lumbini garden. It is a square-shaped pond with ladders all around to scale the level of water. It is the pond in which Maya Devi took bath at the time of Siddhartha’s birth. Thus, it is one of the sacred places for Buddhist followers in Lumbini.
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Located right in front of the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, Maya Devi Pond is a square-shaped structure with steps all around to ascend to the water level. Also known as Puskarini, this is where Gautama Buddha’s mother – Maya Devi – used to bathe. In fact, Lord Buddha’s first bathing was done in this pond. A grand temple now takes the location where Buddha was born, and the Maya Devi pond is located right in front of the shrine. On special occasions, the steps around the pond are illuminated with oil lamps after sundown to worship the sacred place.
Entrance Fees
It costs NRs 500 as an entry fee to Lumbini Garden.
well-kept garden with tall trees covered with green plants and the ancient blocks around dated back to the 3rd Century B.C. During the special occasion, visitors can see the oil lamps lightened around the pond to worship the sacred place.
The destination takes approximately 45 minutes by flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and then 30 minutes by drive from Bhairahawa to reach Maya Devi temple.