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News & Photo Features from Lumbini, Nepal: Buddha Jayanti Special
Buddham Saranam Gachchhami: PM Koirala to Prachanda Gathered at the Birth Place of Buddha
Archive» Words: Smita Magar. Photo: Mayadevi Temple by Smita. Illustration: eEyeCam
Maya Devi Temple and the Holi Pond. Photos: Smita
-Smita Magar in Lumbini
Lumbini, May 21, 2008-After a peace rally here at Lumbini on the 2552nd anniversary of the birth of Gautam Buddha and Lumbini Day, Speaker of the Interim Government Subash Chandra Nembang said that all required preparation has been made for the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on 28th May (15 Jesth). “But to make the Constituent Assembly decisive according to the people’s mandate there is the utmost necessity for the “highest level of understanding” among the political parties,” Nembang said.
He added that the Nepalese people have mandated that political parties work jointly for the peace process and the CA process. Only then will it trully respect the Light of Asia, Gautam Budhha and his teaching.
After observing the historic place for the first time, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Rakesh Sood stated that birth place of Buddha, his principles and various Buddhist shrines are among the the strongest connections between Nepal and India that signify peace and compassion of the people. “So, as Nepal is re-discovering itself now by moving away from violence toward democratic practice our sincere hope for Nepal is a path of peace and prosperity for all people of this region.”
He added that India has recently offered help for the Lumbini Museum.
On the same occasion, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala also visited Lumbini. unveiling an idol of Lord Buddha. Koirala said, “I have come to the birth place of Gautam Buddha, hoping to find some inspiration for peace and stability and development.”
Buddha statue installed by Korean Monastery which PM Koirala inuaguarated.
He also urged all people and political parties to set aside their greed and maintain harmony and cordial relationship for the development of the country.
Koirala toured Nepal-Korea Friendship Peace Garden on the occasion.
On Monday, Maoist Chairman Prachanda, CPN (UML) General Secretary Jhala Nath Khanal, Chairman of Madhesi People’s Right Forum (MPRF) Upendra Yadav, Nepali Congress (NC) leader Deep Kumar Upadhyaya and the leader of Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP) Sarbendra Nath Shukla together wished for permanent peace and expressed joint commitment for sustainable economic development at Lumbini.
The three day celebration of the 2552nd anniversary of the birth of Gautam Buddha and Lumbini Day came to end on Wednesday with “Deepawali” within the surroundings of Maya Devi Temple and other stupas and monasteries of Lumbini.
Peace rally.
Statue of Maya Devi giving birth to Gautam Buddha.
Tharu girls at the peace rally.
World Peace Pagoda.
Young nuns praying.
Ashoka Pillar.
Marker Stone of the birth place of the Buddha.
Monks praying.
Maya Devi Temple where Gautam Buddha was born 2552 BC.
Akhanda Deep (Eternal Flame) symbolizing peace is near Maya Devi Temple.This was first installed in November 1, 1986, the year of International Peace and lit by then Prince Gyanendra Bir Vikram Shah as the Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust.
Deepikas on the Holi Pond where Gautam Buddha was given first shower.
A Kiss for the Peace! Pigeon couple near the Holi Peepal Tree.
House Speaker Subhas Nembang inside the Maya Devi Temple.
Speaker Nembang praying. Photos Smita
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