1. Born at Lumbini

    · Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini, Nepal

    Born at Lumbini
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    Buddhist tradition places Gautama's birth in the Lumbini garden, now in Nepal. Traditional birth year; scholarly estimates differ substantially. Coordinates mark the Maya Devi Temple archaeological site.

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