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Image of the Maya Devi Temple and Holy Pond in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
The area of the temple covers the exact spot where Siddhartha Gautama was born, which is indicated by the marker stone. The Holy Pond is where, according to the legend, both the Buddha and his mother were washed by divinities.
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Olson, W. (2013, December 09). Maya Devi Temple & the Holy Pond. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2186/maya-devi-temple--the-holy-pond/
Chicago Style
Olson, Wes. "Maya Devi Temple & the Holy Pond." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 09, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2186/maya-devi-temple--the-holy-pond/.
MLA Style
Olson, Wes. "Maya Devi Temple & the Holy Pond." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 Dec 2013. Web. 13 Sep 2024.
