Editorial photo #13490097 Religion and Belief

Mayadevi Temple, Lumbini Nepal: Birth Place Of Lord Buddha

The Ashoka Pillar is seen outside the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The pillar features an inscription in the ancient Brahmi script and Pali language. The Mayadevi Temple and the Ashoka Pillar are visible on a foggy morning. (Photo by Bibek Raj Giri/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #13490097
Date taken: 11 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Bibek Raj Giri/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

Related keywords

Ashoka Pillar Lumbini Nepal Mayadevi Temple Brahmi Script Pali Language inscription foggy morning ancient script historical site Buddhist pilgrimage King Ashoka UNESCO World Heritage Site sacred site Buddhist history Nepali heritage archaeological site religious monument ancient monument Brahmi inscription Pali inscription Mayadevi Queen Mayadevi historical landmark pilgrimage site cultural heritage fog ancient history South Asia Buddhist monument ancient language ancient writing.