Our National Flower "LaliGurans"

Of the over thirty species of Rhododendron in Nepal the most renowned is Rhododendron arboreum, known as Gurans in Nepali. There are extensive and magnificent Rhododendron arboreum forests throughout the country ranging in elevation from around 1,400 to 3,600 meters. Rhododendron is a very widely distributed genus, occurring throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and extending to areas in southeastern Asia and northern Australasia. It does not...

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Maya Devi Tample

The Maya Devi Temple shrine is the heart of all monuments at thios holy site. The complex also bears the testimony of several layers of construction over the centuries. The main object of worship here is the Nativity Sculpture . The restored Maya Devi Temple was reopened on May 16, 2003 on 2547th birth anniversary of the Buddha. The Government of Nepal, and LDT jointly restored the Temple. The ground floor consists of the remains of the foundations...

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The Ashok Piller

THE ASOKAN PILLARThe historical pillar was erected by Emperor Asoka in 249 BC bears the first epigraphic evidence with reference to the birthplace of Loard Buddha . It is the most noteworthy monument and an authentic historic document of birthplace of Loard Buddha in Lumbini. The inscription engraved by Emperor Asoka is still intact and testifies the authenticity of the birthplace . The text written in Brahmi script and Pali language is translated...

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