The holi site witnessed the construction of Mayadevi Temple. The famous Mayadevi stone sculpture, known as the nativity Sculpture was installed here in 4th centure A.D.
The single most important spot at Lumbini is the stone slab located deep in the Sanctum-Sanctorum.Revealed after hard and meticulous excavetions under the three layers of ruins on the site of a Mayadevi temple, the stone slab foundation pin-points the precies location of the original place, This spot being the most sensitive, proper coservation and exposition required to allow pilgrim/visitors to observe in situ the Marker stone here.
The exact spot of Buddha's birth was developed in a worship place by providing a brick platform and circumambulatory path to the shrine as early as 3rd century BC. Devotees visiting the site continued their efforts in maintaining the sanctum of the holy place by repairing and served in the form of the Mayadevi temple.
Ground floor and the upper floor consist remains of the foundation of the early temple and an open meditation platform respectively. Stupa-dome and shining pinnacle are also contained at the superstructure of the temple
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