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50-1905: Rupandehi is named after Rupandevi temple which is situated in garden of Lumbini, where, the queen of King Suddhodana visited and give birth to Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. Lumbini , birthplace of Buddha , lies in Rupandehi district. Devdaha , the birthplace of Mayadevi (mother of Buddha), also lies in Rupandehi district. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Rupandehi District had a population of 880,196 (432,193 male, 448,003 female) in 163,916 households. Ethnicity/caste: 15.9% were Hill Brahmin , 10.7% Magar , 9.7% Tharu , 8.3% Musalman , 7.4% Yadav , 6.8% Chhetri , 3.7% Chamar /Harijan/Ram, 3.1% Kami , 2.9% Lodh , 2.5% Kewat , 2.3% Kahar , 2.1% Newar , 2.0% Dhobi , 2.0% Gurung , 2.0% Kurmi , 2.0% Mallaha , 1.6% Kathabaniyan, 1.5% Dusadh/ Pasawan /Pasi, 1.4% Teli , 1.1% Damai /Dholi, 0.9% Koiri / Kushwaha , 0.8% Baraee, 0.8% Hajam /Thakur, 0.7% other Terai, 0.7% Thakuri , 0.6% Terai Brahmin , 0.5% Kalwar , 0.5% Lohar , 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.5% Sarki , 0.4% Gaderi/Bhedidar, 0.4% Halwai , 0.4% Kumal , 0.2% Badhaee, 0.2% Bengali , 0.2% other Dalit , 0.2% Kayastha , 0.2% Marwadi , 0.2% Musahar , 0.2% Tamang , 0.1% Badi , 0.1% Chhantyal , 0.1% Dhandi, 0.1% Dhankar/Darikar, 0.1% Dhunia, 0.1% foreigners, 0.1% Gharti/ Bhujel , 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mali, 0.1% Rai , 0.1% Rajbhar , 0.1% Rajput , 0.1% Thakali and 0.1% others. Religion: 86.2% were Hindu , 8.2% Muslim , 4.6% Buddhist , 0.7% Christian , 0.1% Bon and 0.1% others. Literacy: 69.6% could read and write, 2.3% could only read and 28.0% could neither read nor write. As their first language, 36.8% spoke Bhojpuri , 36.6% Nepali , 6.4% Awadhi , 6.3% Tharu , 4.2% Magar , 3.6% Maithili , 2.6% Urdu , 1.3% Newari , 1.2% Gurung , 0.5% Hindi , 0.1% Doteli , 0.1% Tamang and 0.1% other languages. 46.7 % of

100-448: A 100-rupee Nepali note featuring Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha . The Nepal Rastra Bank said the new note would be accessible only during the Dashain , Nepal's major festival in the time of September/October. It displays the portrait of Mayadevi, Gautam Buddha's mother in silver metallic on the front. The note also has a black dot which would help the blind recognise the note. The name of

150-537: A peaceful and tourism area and table the proposal" and the responsibility to gather international support for the same. In 2022 on Buddha's Birthday , Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba , jointly laid the foundation stone for the Indian monastery in Lumbini. Nepal-India cultural events are held annually in Lumbini highlighting the close spiritual and cultural connection between

200-510: A place of pilgrimage (Dīghanikāya, 16; Mahāparinibbāṇa Sutta ): There are, O monks, four places on earth which a believing householder's son or a believing householder's daughter should commemorate as long as they live. Which are those four? –here the Venerable One has been born –here the Venerable One has attained the unsurpassable complete enlightenment –here the Venerable One has turned the threefold-turning, twelve-spoked lawful wheel – here

250-406: A population of 481,976, which increased to 571,936 in 2011 and later according 2021 census it further increased to 686,739 Kapilvastu district has 3 number of seats for central whereas 6 seats for state level elections. The district is situated at a height of 93 to 1,491 metres (305 to 4,892 ft) above sea level. Geographically, the district can be divided into the low land plains of Terai and

300-760: A sacred Bodhi tree , an ancient bathing pond, the Ashokan pillar and the Mayadevi Temple, a site traditionally considered to be the birthplace of the Buddha. From early morning to early evening, pilgrims from various countries perform chanting and meditation at the site. Lumbini complex is divided into three areas: the Sacred Garden, the Monastic Zone and the Cultural Center and New Lumbini Village. The Sacred Garden remains

350-573: A series of new hotels are being constructed in and around Lumbini, hoping to cash in on the expected international tourist boom once the airport expansion work is completed. Lumbini has four official sister cities : Kapilvastu District Kapilvastu District ( Nepali : कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला [ˈkʌpilbʌstu] ), often Kapilbastu , is one of the districts of Lumbini Province , Nepal . The district, with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 square kilometres (671 sq mi) and in 2001 had

400-586: Is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal . According to the sacred texts of the Buddhist Commentaries, Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini in c.624 BCE . Siddhartha Gautama achieved Enlightenment , and became Shakyamuni Buddha who founded Buddhism . He later passed into parinirvana at the age of 80 years, in c.544 BCE. Lumbini

450-507: Is a temple dedicated to Devi Satiya situated in Patkhauli VDC, near Rohini Khola In Rupandehi. There is a belief that Real Lady grants the wishes of the devotees who visit the temple. There are a real Maya Devi Mandir and other is modified temple adjacent to each other. One lies within Rupandehi and another in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandir are regarded as a pilgrimage of equal importance. Due to

500-841: Is an attraction in Tilottama Municipality. The centre is maintained inside Shankarnagar Community Forest. It is visited for its picnic spots, zoo and garden. Marchwari Devi Temple lies in Bogadi VDC of Rupandehi. It is a historical temple among the 24 previous VDC. The area surrounding this temple (now 18 VDCs) are named after this temple as Marchwar. The local people and peoples from INDIA, Uttar Pradesh visit there on specific occasions to celebrate childbirth, engagement and marriage ceremonies. Chappiya fish village resort has become an attraction in siyari municipality and has peoples visiting from many neighbouring municipalities. It provides various species of fish and mouth watering cuisines, and have

550-578: Is currently constructing a major Buddhist monastery in Lumbini. New excavations in the Mayadevi temple in Lumbini in 2013 revealed a series of the most ancient Buddhist shrines in South Asia extending the history of the site to a much earlier date. According to Robin Coningham , excavations beneath existing brick structures at the Mayadevi Temple at Lumbini provide evidence for an older timber structure beneath

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600-458: Is divided into 5 Parliamentary constituencies and 10 Provincial constituencies . Rupandehi is divided into 5 Parliamentary constituencies and 10 Provincial constituencies . The district lies on the southern and western part of Nepal. On the East it shares border with Nawalparasi District , on West with Kapilvastu District , on North with Palpa District and on South with India. The elevation of

650-494: Is expected to increase the number of visitors. Mahinda Rajapakshe, President of Sri Lanka is one of the high-profile visitor of Lumbini. This is a temple dedicated to Shiva situated in border between Palpa and Rupandehi. There is a belief that Shiva grants the wishes of the devotees who visit the temple. There are two Siddha Baba Mandir adjacent to each other. One lies within Rupandehi and another in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandir are regarded as pilgrimages of equal importance. This

700-522: Is located about 22 kilometers to the northwest of Lumbini, the Nigali Sagar pillar (with inscription), and a third one 24 kilometers to the west, the Gotihawa pillar (without inscription). Lumbini is 4.8 km (3 mi) in length and 1.6 km (1.0 mi) in width. The holy site of Lumbini is bordered by a large monastic zone in which only monasteries can be built, no shops, hotels or restaurants. It

750-575: Is one of four most sacred pilgrimage sites pivotal in the life of the Buddha. Lumbini has a number of old temples, including the Mayadevi Temple , and several new temples, funded by Buddhist organisations from various countries. Most of the temples have already been completed and some are still under construction. Many monuments, monasteries , stupas, a museum, and the Lumbini International Research Institute are also near to

800-519: Is separated into an eastern and western monastic zone, the eastern having the Theravadin monasteries, the western having Mahayana and Vajrayana monasteries. There is a long water filled canal separating the western and eastern zones, with a series of brick arch bridges joining the two sides along the length. The canal is serviced by simple outboard motor boats at the north end which provides tours. The holy site of Lumbini has ruins of ancient monasteries,

850-572: Is situated in Butwal City and is popular for the picnic spots, zoo and the gardens inside the park. The greenery and the view of Rupandehi, Palpa and Kapilvastu districts is also another attraction in the park. It is the oldest Bol Bam Dham (pilgrimage and festival) in Nepal. The pilgrimage is dedicated to Shiva located in Sainamaina Municipality. Thousands of Shiva's devotees from various parts of

900-582: The Devadaha Sutta. In 1896, former Commander-In-Chief of the Nepalese Army General Khadga Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana and Alois Anton Führer discovered a great stone pillar at Rupandehi , according to the crucial historical records made by the ancient Chinese monk-pilgrim Xuanzang in the 7th century CE and by another ancient Chinese monk-pilgrim Faxian in the early 5th century CE. The Brahmi inscription on

950-503: The Godes beloved to visitors in Satiya Ban area. Actually, this temple is situated in the middle of Rohini Khola but now River is flowing west of Satiya Devi Temple and Satiya Bagaicha. Once a winter palace of King Manimukunda Sen, Manimukunda Sen Park is another major attraction in Rupandehi. The palace is not in shape but the ruins and antiquities of the majestic palace can still be found. It

1000-524: The Venerable One has gone to the realm of complete nirvāṇa. Along with Lumbini which is the Buddha 's place of birth; Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment , Sarnath where he gave his first sermon and Kushinagar where he attained parinirvana are four most significant pilgrimage sites in Buddhism . These four places form a pilgrimage circuit along Buddha's Holy Sites . Nepal's central bank has introduced

1050-672: The West Monastic Zone which represents Mahayana and Vajrayana school of Buddhism, with their respective monasteries on the either side of a long pedestrian walkway and canal. Marking the monastic spot as a sacred pilgrimage site, many countries have established Buddhist stupas and monasteries in the monastic zone with their unique historical, cultural and spiritual designs. The Cultural Center and New Lumbini Village comprises Lumbini Museum, Lumbini International Research Institute, World Peace Pagoda of Japan, Lumbini Crane Sanctuary and other administrative offices. The Government of Bangladesh

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1100-462: The airport. West Nepal Bus Entrepreneurs' Association established in 2026 with the approval of District Administration Office is the major provider of transportation services for Rupandehi and the whole country. Cricket and football are the most popular sports in Rupandehi. Players in Rupandehi compete in domestic cricket tournaments as Region No. 4 Bhairahawa. Shakti Gauchan and Basanta Regmi are leading cricketers from Rupandehi who regularly play for

1150-492: The boundary to the east of Banganga, west of Kothi, north to Indian border and south to Mahendra highway. The forest of the district stands as a natural park. The land is irrigated by the rivers like Banganga, Koili, Surai, Chirai, Bhutera and others. The latest archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of the Department of Archaeology (DoA) has discovered that Kapilvastu has the highest number of archaeological sites in

1200-649: The central bank in Roman script would be printed on the note along with the date of printing in both the Gregorian Era and the Bikram Era . The new note is being issued following a cabinet decision 27 August. Nipponzan Myohoji decided to build a Peace Pagoda in the park in 2001, which is visited by many different cultures and religions every day. Because some Hindus regard the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu , thousands of Hindus have begun to come here on pilgrimage during

1250-611: The country and from neighboring States of India visit to worship the Shivalinga inside the Bol Bam Dham. The major inflow of pilgrims occurs during the Bol Bam. Bol Bam is an annual pilgrimage glorifying Shiva made in Shraavana in which devotees travel barefooted wearing saffron robes in routes to the dham. Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Centre, simply referred as Ban Batika by locals

1300-533: The district lies between 100m to 1229m from sea level. The total area of the district is 1,360 km with 16.1% in Churia Range and rest in the Terai region. Rupandehi has many rivers all of which flow from Northern mountains towards south into India. Praketeshwar Mandir is near of Lumbini Road. In months of Shrawan (late July and early August), there is a big crowded fair, quite popular among locals and people around

1350-522: The district population speaks one of the Bihari Languages . Languages in Rupandehi district Rupandehi is divided into 16 local level units, in which 6 are urban municipality and 10 are Rural Municipality . Butwal is considered as a Sub- Metropolitan municipality . Rupandehi is divided into 5 Parliamentary constituencies and 10 Provincial constituencies . NGOs in Rupandehi Rupandehi

1400-399: The district. Currently, it manages 745 educational institutions in the district. As per National Census 2011, the literacy rate of the district is 72%, where male literacy rate is 89% and female literacy rate is 62%. The literacy rate is above the national average. Siddhartha Highway and Mahendra Highway connects Rupandehi with rest of the country. Gautam Buddha Airport connects Rupandehi with

1450-703: The epicenter of the Lumbini area and consists of the birthplace of Buddha and other monuments of archaeological and spiritual importance such as the Mayadevi Temple , the Ashoka Pillar , the Marker Stone, the Nativity Sculpture, Puskarini Sacred Pond and other structural ruins of Buddhist stupas and viharas. The Monastic Zone, spanning an area of one square mile is divided into two zones: the East Monastic Zone which represents Theravada school of Buddhism and

1500-450: The full moon of the Nepali month of Baisakh (April–May) to worship Queen Mayadevi as Rupa Devi, the mother goddess of Lumbini. Lumbini was granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997. In 2011, Lumbini Development National Director Committee wad formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Prachanda .The committee was given the authority to "draft a master plan to develop Lumbini as

1550-402: The holy site. The Puskarini, or Holy Pond, is where Mayadevi, the Buddha's mother, is believed to have taken the ritual bath prior to his birth and where the Buddha also had his first bath. At other sites near Lumbini, earlier Buddhas were born, then achieved ultimate Enlightenment and finally relinquished their earthly forms. Lumbini was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. In

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1600-458: The low Chure hills. Kapilvastu is bounded by Rupandehi District to the east, Dang District to the northwest, Arghakhanchi District to the north, Balrampur district , Awadh region, Uttar Pradesh, India to the west and Siddharthnagar district , Purvanchal region, Uttar Pradesh to the south. The summer is hot with temperature above 40 °C and winter temperature remains below 15 °C. Due to extremely hot and cold climatic conditions,

1650-461: The major inhabitants of this region, which is very rich in their culture. Awadhi cuisine is well known. Most people of the district follow Sanatana culture and majority of the population is Hindu. Therefore, festivals such as Vijaya Dashami, Deepawali, Holi, Ram Navami and Naag Panchami are very popular. Shivaratri and the month of Shrawana attract huge crowds in the district capital Taulihawa where ancient Tauleshwar Nath Temple exists. Since Kapilvastu

1700-437: The national team. Rupandehi XI represents Rupandehi in domestic football tournaments. Dipak Chhetri, Pukar Gahatraj, and Pradip Karki are notable footballer from Rupandehi. 27°30′N 83°27′E  /  27.500°N 83.450°E  / 27.500; 83.450 Lumbini Lumbinī ([लुम्बिनी] Error: {{Langx}}: invalid parameter: |IPA= ( help ) pronounced [ˈlumbini] , "the lovely")

1750-456: The north including Palpa , Gulmi , Arghakhanchi come to seek specialized care at different hospitals in the Butwal, which is known as a health hub in Rupandehi. Rupandehi is renowned at national level on education sector for its infrastructure and achievements. Jilla Shikshya Karyalaya, Rupandehi (District Education Office, Rupandehi) under Ministry of Education manages and govern the education in

1800-515: The option of boating and fishing. It is located in Siyari Gaupalika which is about 12 kilometer west of Bhairahawa. It is one of the most popular mela held annually in butwal. It is related to business. Rupandehi is home to Lumbini Provincial Hospital , one of the oldest hospitals in this region, which is considered a crucial resource for healthcare to poor citizens who cannot afford private hospitals. Originally established by Chandra Sumsher ,

1850-1661: The people suffer from viral fever, dengue, malaria etc. and cold and diarrohea respectively. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Kapilvastu District had a population of 571,936. As their first language, 49.9% spoke Awadhi , 17.8% Urdu , 17.0% Nepali , 11.3% Tharu , 1.7% Magar , 0.9% Maithili , 0.4% Hindi , 0.2% Bhojpuri , 0.2% Newar , 0.1% Doteli , 0.1% Gurung , 0.1% Kham and 0.1% other languages. Ethnicity/caste: 18.2% were Musalman , 12.3% Tharu , 10.2% Yadav , 8.5% Hill Brahmin , 6.3% Kurmi , 4.0% Chhetri , 3.8% Dusadh/ Pasawan /Pasi, 3.7% Chamar /Harijan/Ram, 3.5% Magar , 3.1% Kahar , 2.1% Dhobi , 2.1% Kewat , 1.9% Teli , 1.8% Kami , 1.6% Kathabaniyan, 1.3% Kori , 1.3% other Terai, 1.2% Terai Brahmin , 1.1% Badhaee, 1.1% Baraee, 1.1% Hajam /Thakur, 0.9% Kalwar , 0.7% other Dalit , 0.7% Mallaha , 0.7% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Damai /Dholi, 0.6% Halwai , 0.6% Lohar , 0.5% Gaderi/Bhedidar, 0.5% Thakuri , 0.4% Lodh , 0.3% Bengali , 0.3% Kayastha , 0.3% Koiri / Kushwaha , 0.3% Marwadi , 0.3% Newar , 0.2% Dhunia, 0.2% Gurung , 0.2% Kumal , 0.2% Sarki , 0.1% Badi , 0.1% Dhandi, 0.1% Dhanuk , 0.1% Kanu , 0.1% Kumhar , 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mali , 0.1% Natuwa, 0.1% Pattharkatta/Kushwadiya, 0.1% Sonar , 0.1% Sudhi and 0.1% others. Religion: 80.6% were Hindu , 18.2% Muslim , 0.9% Buddhist , 0.2% Christian and 0.1% others. Literacy: 54.7% could read and write, 3.6% could only read and 41.5% could neither read nor write. The district consists of ten municipalities, out of which six are urban municipalities and four are rural municipalities . These are as follows: Most of

1900-498: The pillar gives evidence that Ashoka , emperor of the Maurya Empire , visited the place in 3rd-century BCE and identified it as the birth-place of the Buddha. At the top of the pillar, there is a second inscription by king Ripumalla (1234 Saka Era , 13-14th century CE), who is also known from an inscription at the Nigali Sagar pillar: Om mani padme hum May Prince Ripu Malla be long victorious 1234 A second pillar of Ashoka

1950-490: The population of the district is dependent on agriculture. Paddy rice is a major crop of the district. A number of youths rely on foreign employment while sugarcane is an important cash crop. In 2021 National population and Housing census 2021 was reported that total population of kapilvastu district was 686,739 . Male=337,604 and Female=348604 and number of total household was 101,321 Data source: central bureau of statistics, kathmandu government of Nepal . Awadhi people are

2000-542: The present hospital came in operation in 2020 BS (1963-1964) with 50 beds. In 2020, the Tinau International Hospital was inaugurated in the heart of Butwal in Sukkhanagar, Rupandehi. The hospital is led by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Rajendra Sanjel Chhetri, Chairman of Nepal Orthopedic Association Lumbini, and is known for its high quality care and services. Patients from far-western regions and hilly regions to

2050-569: The regions. It lies in Sainamaina-3, Murgiya. Many peoples visit there to worship Goddess Durga throughout the year. Many poojas are conducted timely. It is regularly repaired by the members involved in its development. Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. It is granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997. Thousands of Buddhist monks, pilgrims and tourists visit Lumbini annually. The ongoing up-gradation of Gautam Buddha Airport into international airport

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2100-408: The rest of the country. It is the only airport in Lumbini. Currently it is being upgraded to make it an international airport. The late Prime Minister Sushil Koirala laid a foundations stone of the airport on January 15. It is expected to be completed by 2018 with an estimated budget of Rs 6.22 billion. North-West Civil Aviation Airport Construction Company of China is responsible for the construction of

2150-407: The soil suggests human activity began at Lumbini around 1000 BCE. The site, states Coningham, may be a Buddhist monument from 6th-century BCE. Other scholars state that the excavations revealed nothing that is Buddhist, and they only confirm that the site predates the Buddha. Before parinirvana at the age of eighty, Gautama Buddha gave a sermon to his disciples on the significance of Lumbini as

2200-466: The time of the Buddha, Lumbini was situated east of Kapilavastu and south-west of Devadaha of Shakya , an oligarchic republic. According to the Buddhist tradition, it was there that the Buddha was born. Ashoka Pillar of Lumbini , a monolithic column with an inscription in the ancient Brahmi script discovered at Rupandehi in 1896, is believed to mark the spot of Ashoka 's visit to Lumbini. The site

2250-599: The two countries. António Guterres , secretary-general of the United Nations made a visit to Lumbini in the October of 2023 and "urged everyone to reflect on the core teachings of Buddhism and their relevance in today’s troubled world ", highlighting conflicts around the world from Middle East to Ukraine to Africa, undermining of global rules and their devastating impacts on ordinary people, especially women and children. In 2019, Lumbini received 1.5 million visitors from across

2300-461: The walls of a brick Buddhist shrine built during the Ashokan era (3rd-century BCE). The layout of the Ashokan shrine closely follows that of the earlier timber structure, which suggests a continuity of worship at the site. The pre-Mauryan timber structure appears to be an ancient tree shrine. Radiocarbon dating of charcoal from the wooden postholes and optically stimulated luminescence dating of elements in

2350-534: The world. Lumbini is a 10-hour drive from Kathmandu and a 30-minute drive from Bhairahawa . The closest airport is Gautam Buddha Airport at Bhairahawa, with flights to and from Kathmandu. The nearest airport to Lumbini, Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa, is currently undergoing expansion. This small domestic airport is soon expected to become an international airport, with latest deadline set for 2019. The airport expansion attracted investors and hoteliers, and

2400-574: Was born here. (He) made the village of Lumbini free of taxes, and paying (only) an eighth share (of the produce). The park was previously known as Rupandehi , 2 mi (3.2 km) north of Bhagavanpura. The Sutta Nipáta (vs. 683) states that the Buddha was born in a village of the Sákyans in the Lumbineyya Janapada. The Buddha stayed in Lumbinívana during his visit to Devadaha and there preached

2450-518: Was not known as Lumbini before the pillar was discovered. The translation of inscription (by Paranavitana) reads: When King Devanampriya Priyadarsin had been anointed twenty years, he came himself and worshipped (this spot) because the Buddha Shakyamuni was born here. (He) both caused to be made a stone bearing a horse and caused a stone pillar to be set up, (in order to show) that the Blessed One

2500-477: Was the kingdom of Bhagwan Buddha, Vaishak Purnima is also celebrated in a grand way. The local population including Tharu celebrate Makar Sankranti (Maghi) with festivity. Tharus live in the northern part of the district. A region with biodiversity, cultural, archaeological and historical monuments that has been proposed to be enlisted in the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. More than 138 historical sites related to Buddha have already been identified within

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