Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini
| Maya Devi Temple | |
|---|---|
Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini, Nepal | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Lumbini |
| Country | Nepal |
Location within Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°28′10″N 83°16′33″E / 27.469554°N 83.275788°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 3rd century BCE (Maya Devi Temple) ~550 BCE (earlier shrine beneath) |
Maya Devi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. It is the main temple at Lumbini, a site traditionally considered the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The temple stands adjacent to a sacred pool (known as pushkarani) and a sacred garden. The archaeological remains at the site were previously dated to the third-century BCE brick buildings constructed by Ashoka. A sixth-century BCE timber shrine was discovered in 2013.