Puskarini Sacred Pond
पुष्करिणी
A square pond south of Maya Devi Temple. Legend says Queen Maya bathed here before giving birth, and the newborn Siddhartha was bathed here too.
The Sacred Pond lies in the core of the Sacred Garden, right beside Maya Devi Temple and the Ashoka Pillar. Its walls are stepped brick, and the surrounding bodhi trees are hung with colorful prayer flags. Pilgrims sit quietly here to meditate and chant. The pond you see today was restored in the 20th century based on archaeological remains. The Sacred Garden ticket costs about 200 Nepalese rupees, with a higher rate for foreigners (confirm on site), and the same ticket covers Maya Devi Temple. Shoes must be removed inside the garden, and you should not touch or climb the ancient remains. The light is best in early morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer people.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (follows Shengyuan hours)
Nearby sights
- Maya Devi Temple
- Lumbini Ashoka Pillar
- Eternal Peace Flame
- Myanmar Golden Temple & Lokamani Pula Pagoda
- Sri Lankan Monastery
- Dae Sung Shakya Temple (Korean Temple)
- Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery
- Royal Thai Monastery