The Maya Devi Temple

The temple enshrines site of Buddha’s birth. The modern temple is white building that protects ancient ruins and it is surrounded by brick foundations of ancient temple and monasteries. Atop the temple is a squqre tower with Buddha eyes on each side with a golden pinnacle on its top. Some of the delicate sandstone sculptures are now in National Museum in Katmandu for preserving them. A shrine of importance is Bas-relief Image of Maya Devi, which is kept in small pagoda. It has image of Maya Devi supporting herself by Sal tree and infant lord Buddha standing on a lotus pedestal. Also there is two other celestial figures depicted in act of pouring water over the lotuses gifted from heaven.