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LumbiniBirthplace of the Buddha, in the foothills of the Himalayas near the Nepalese–Indian frontier. It has become a place of Buddhist pilgrimage. The emperor Ashoka (262–239 BC) erected a pillar here in the Buddha's honour, and a sacred garden and shrine were established in 1970 by the Nepalese government. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The lake is surrounded by green spans namely, Indira Park, Sanjeevaiah Park and Lumbini Park. Importantly three new points have been granted to Nepal, namely Dehradun, Gorakhpur and Bagdogra and for India, Pokhara, Lumbini, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Jankpur, Dhangadi and Bhairava have been added. Gorakhpur and Bagdogra and for India, Pokhara, Lumbini, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Janakpur, Dhangadi and Bhairahawa. |
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