Match the temples and the place by writing correct numbers in the boxes.

1. Ram Janaki Temple Gorkha

2. Pashupatinath Temple Lumbini
3. Manakamana Temple Mustang
4. Mayadevi Temple Janakpur
5. Muktinath Temple Kathmandu

Lumbini
Lumbini is in Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha is a
great spiritual leader. So, Lumbini is a very famous place.
It is a popular place for Buddhists and Hindus. People of other religion also come here. It is a famous
tourist place in Nepal. Every year, many tourists go to visit Lumbini. The garden is very big. The garden
has the temple and many other monasteries.
The main temple is called Mayadevi Temple. Gautam Buddha was born here. The place where Buddha
was born is also shown. It is covered by glass box. There is a holy pond near the temple. The name of the
pond is Puskarni. It is the pond where Gautam Buddha had his first bath. The temple was built many
years later. There is also a Bodhi tree near the pond. People also worship the tree. Some people sit
inside the temple and meditate.
There is a big garden around the temple. The garden is very beautiful. There is a big pillar in the garden.
The pillar is called Ashoka Pillar. It was built by King Ashoka. He came to Nepal many years ago. There is
also an Eternal Peace Flame in the garden. It is the fire that keeps on burning. It never goes off.
Can you think of something else that could be found in Lumbini? Discuss with your class.
There are other monasteries also. They were built by people from different countries. The monasteries
are very beautiful. The monasteries are quiet and peaceful also. The whole garden area is surrounded by
strong wall.
There are no shops, hotels and restaurants inside the garden. They are not allowed to build shops inside
the wall. But there are few small shops near the main gate. They sell things like picture of the temple,
garlands, Buddhas statue, etc.
Many people come here on Buddha Jayanti. They come to worship in the temple. They also pray to Lord
Buddha here. On that day, people of Buddhist religion from all over the world come to Lumbini. Lumbini
is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the title given to the very important places.
Word power:
meditate: think calmly
eternal: lasting forever

Lets work!
1. Write one word answer for each of the following questions.

a. Who was born in Lumbini?

b. What at is the name of the main temple in Lumbini?

c. In which pond did Gautam Buddha had his first bath?

2. Answer each of the following questions in detail.
a. Why is Lumbini famous?
b. What do people do inside the temple?
d. What is the special thing about the eternal peace flame?

3. Write T for true and F for false on the boxes below.
Buddha was born in Lumbini.
Lumbini is not a famous place.
Ashoka Pillar was built by Buddha.
Lumbini is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
There are many other monasteries in Lumbini.

4. Write down five things that you can see in Lumbini.






5. Circle the words that describe Lumbini.
famous adventure holy religious heritage boring

Discussion time!
1. Do you know any other UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Discuss with your friends.

What would you do?
1. Which place would you like to go if given a chance? Why would you go there?