Sacred Complex Of Lumbini

Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is situated 22 km west of Siddharthanagar, district headquarter of Rupandehi District, in the Western Terai region of Nepal. It is an important site from the Buddhist as well as archaeological point of view. This region was associated with the Sakyas and Koliya at Kapilvastu and Ramagrama (Devadaha) respectively in ancient period. The book contains sacred geography, history, master plan, art, architecture, pilgrims and pilgrimage, sacred performances, fair and festivals, sacred specialists, conservation, preservation, tourism development and changes and modernisation the life styles of Lumbini area. The book goes into a deep study of art remains, sacred performances, tourist movement and modernization which helps for planning, preservation and conservation to the authorities in future. Bibliography, appendices, glossary, index and photographs have been included to make the volume more authentic, informative and attractive.