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It is the hallowed birthplace of Lord Buddha.This nativity site,identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka's commemorative pillar erected over 2200 years ago.Sacred Garden that is spread over 8 sq and possesses all the treasures of the historic area.

The Mayadevi temple,currently under renovation,is the main attraction for pilgrims and archeologists alike.This is where we find a bas relief of Mayadevi,the Buddha's mother giving birth to him as two Hindu gods,Bramma and Indra,shower him with lotus petals and holy water.There is also sacred stone marked with a " foot imprint " of Emperor Ashoka which had been placed here to mark the exact birthplace.A host of stupas,monasteries,meditation centers and bahals (countryards) being constructed in the international Monastery Zone by various countries.