Buddhist site
Lumbini (Nepal)
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Overview
Lumbini in Nepal is where the Buddha was born into the Shakya clan, son of Shuddhodana and Mahamaya. The other key places in his life are Bodh Gaya (enlightenment), Sarnath (first sermon) and Kushinagar (mahaparinirvana). His birth is symbolised by the lotus and the bull.
Geography and key facts
- Nepal
- Birthplace of the Buddha
- Symbols: lotus and bull
Why it matters for UPSC
The four Buddhist places and their symbols are a standard question.
Note for UPSC
Birthplace of the Buddha.
Expect questions linking sites with events in the Buddha's life and later Buddhist history.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- Buddhist site
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 27.481°N, 83.276°E
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