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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
UNESCO has declared Lumbini as a World Heritage Site. It is recognized by UNESCO that the birth place of the Gautam Buddha is in Lumbini. It is widely accepted that the Lord Buddha spent the first 29 years of his life in nearby Kapilavastu. The location of Kapilavastu is under dispute.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified Piprahwa, an archaeological site in India (15 km south of Lumbini) as the historic Kapilavastu. Remains of a large stupa and a number of monastic buildings, dating from Buddha's lifetime to the early centuries AD were found by them during excavations from 1975 to 1979, including a relic casket from the earlier period. Also found were a number of sealings referring to Kapilavastu.
The Nepalese Government has disputed the location of Kapilavastu, claiming that Tilaurakot (27 km from Lumbini) is the original Kapilavastu. This archeological site contains the remains of a city wall and moat as well as the foundations of a residential compound. In 1996 the Nepalese Government petitioned UNESCO for World Heritage Status for this site as Kapliavastu. UNESCO has not certified it as such as of 2010.
The Nepalese Government has disputed the location of Kapilavastu, claiming that Tilaurakot (27 km from Lumbini) is the original Kapilavastu. This archeological site contains the remains of a city wall and moat as well as the foundations of a residential compound. In 1996 the Nepalese Government petitioned UNESCO for World Heritage Status for this site as Kapliavastu. UNESCO has not certified it as such as of 2010.
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Kapilavastu (Pāli: Kapilavatthu) is the name of a region of ancient Shakya kingdom that is considered a holy pilgrimage place for Buddhists, located close to Lumbini. The result of years of excavation and research by numerous international teams have concluded that Kapilavastu is in Nepal and is acknowledged by the UNESCO as well as the governments of India and Nepal.
The search for the Buddha's birthplace following the accounts left by Xuanzang and Faxian involved various searches in the late 19th century.
Tilaurakot had been the citadel complex of the larger surrounding Kapilvastu Kingdom, founded by Lord Buddha's father Śuddhodana, the chief of the Shakya nation, one of several ancient tribes in the growing state of Kosala. "kot" in Tilaurakot is Nepalese denoting fortress. It lies approximately five kilometers north of Taulihawa, the modern district center of Kapilvastu District, (approx. 30,000 inhabitants). Tilaurakot was excavated by Robin Coningham and Armin Schmidt. The excavation revealed a considerable walled fortress approximately 300 meters long and 200 meters wide and containing exposed foundations of several building complexes. Some 150 meters before Tilaurakot's western gate (the modern main entrance) lies a small, neglected, but quaint museum housing coins, painted grey ware and northern black polished ware pottery, and toys excavated from the site dating between the seventh century BC and fourth century AD. The museum also has good collection of jewelry and other ornaments of that period.
Tilaurakot lies 25 kilometers east of Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Prince Siddhartha grew up and lived in Tilaurakot/Kapilvastu Kingdom to the age of 29. Siddhartha spent his early life in Kapilavastu as a prince, mostly oblivious of worldly miseries. He was married to Yashodhara and had a son named Rahul. Upon confronting worldly miseries such as disease, aging and death, he left Kapilavastu in search of enlightenment and in quest of answers to his questions about such miseries, pain and sufferings.
Thirty five kilometers to the west lies Gautam Buddha Airport, in Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar) Nepal, built for pilgrims to Lumbini and Kapilavastu with daily multiple flights to Kathmandu.
The search for the Buddha's birthplace following the accounts left by Xuanzang and Faxian involved various searches in the late 19th century.
Tilaurakot had been the citadel complex of the larger surrounding Kapilvastu Kingdom, founded by Lord Buddha's father Śuddhodana, the chief of the Shakya nation, one of several ancient tribes in the growing state of Kosala. "kot" in Tilaurakot is Nepalese denoting fortress. It lies approximately five kilometers north of Taulihawa, the modern district center of Kapilvastu District, (approx. 30,000 inhabitants). Tilaurakot was excavated by Robin Coningham and Armin Schmidt. The excavation revealed a considerable walled fortress approximately 300 meters long and 200 meters wide and containing exposed foundations of several building complexes. Some 150 meters before Tilaurakot's western gate (the modern main entrance) lies a small, neglected, but quaint museum housing coins, painted grey ware and northern black polished ware pottery, and toys excavated from the site dating between the seventh century BC and fourth century AD. The museum also has good collection of jewelry and other ornaments of that period.
Tilaurakot lies 25 kilometers east of Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Prince Siddhartha grew up and lived in Tilaurakot/Kapilvastu Kingdom to the age of 29. Siddhartha spent his early life in Kapilavastu as a prince, mostly oblivious of worldly miseries. He was married to Yashodhara and had a son named Rahul. Upon confronting worldly miseries such as disease, aging and death, he left Kapilavastu in search of enlightenment and in quest of answers to his questions about such miseries, pain and sufferings.
Thirty five kilometers to the west lies Gautam Buddha Airport, in Bhairahawa (Siddharthanagar) Nepal, built for pilgrims to Lumbini and Kapilavastu with daily multiple flights to Kathmandu.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Kapilvastu
Buddhist Temples : Buddhist Sites : Lumbini
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and located in Kapilvastu district of Nepal. Just before His birth, Bodhisattva was the lord of Tushita deva realm. There He had resolved to be reborn for the last time and show the attainment of enlightenment to the world. He had made five investigations and determined that this southern continent, where men lived for one hundred years, was the most suitable place and. Since the royal caste was the most respected at that point of time and the lineages of King Suddhodana and his Queen Mayadevi were pure, He chose to be born as their son, a prince of the Shakya dynasty. After placing crowning His successor Maitreya, Bodhisattva descended from Tushita to the world of man.Kapilvastu
Kapilvastu Museum in Lumbini
There is an array of magnificent museums situated all over the beautiful country of Nepal, each with their own beauty and distinction. In the case of the Kapilvastu Museum diversity also belongs within the Nepali museum, with its abundance of past history reserved in its mass collection of artifacts.
The Museum is located approximately 26km away from the little town of Lumbini in Tilaruakot, Nepal. It is at Kapilvastu Museum that you will also find the archaeological ruins of the once gracious Tilaurakot Palace complex, renowned because of its direct association to the original birthplace and home of ‘Lord Buddha’. Interestingly as Buddha was growing many knew him as the Shakya dynasty prince until he renounced his identity just 29 years after his birth so as to search out enlightenment. However, it must be noted that no clear evidence has ever been unearthed to confirm these details.The legend carries on and speaks of the garden of ‘Lumbini’ and is mentioned in different parts of the early scriptures with titles like: Lumbini Canana, Lumbini Upavana, Lumbini Vatica and Lumbini Cittalavana and is situated along the banks of the river Telar on the extreme edge of the magnificent Sakya Kingdom of Kapilvastu.
The legend goes on to speak of the queen of the Sakya King Sudhodhana of Kapilvastu, Maya Devi, who whilst heavily pregnant began to slowly make her journey to her maternal home in Devadaha. It was along this way that she happened to come across the little town of Lumbini. It was dark with a full moon, the month was called Vaisakha, about 623 years before the birth of Christ. It was on this particular occasion that she took to dipping her heavily pregnant body into the Sakya Puskarini, thereafter she proceeded to make her way north. Then suddenly the Queen went into labor forcing her to grab hold of a branch on the Sala tree thus Queen Maya Devi finally gave birth to ‘Lord Buddha’.
Museums have always fascinated people, because for a short period of time you’re whisked away to a new world filled with legends past down from one family to another, daily hardships and past joys. In some cases you will find evidence dating from the seventh century B.C. all the way to the fourth century AD. Its then that it begins to dawn on you that although times have changed, people were still like you and me, the difference is they lived thousands of years ago. All of this can be found here in the Kapilvastu Museum. Amongst all the Nepali museum's artifacts you will find intriguing collections of coins, toys, ornaments and pottery, each with a tale to tell. The most special of all the collections is the matchless assortment of jewellery pieces, most in pristine condition.
The Kapilvastu Museum is open every day except on a Thursday and any government holidays throughout the year.
Kapilvastu
Kapilvastu is located in the southern Nepal, bordering India. Lumbini, the birth place of Siddharth Gautama, is located in Kapilavastu district of Nepal. Lumbini is one of four important pilgrimage destinations associated with the life of the Buddha; the others being Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath. Gautam Buddha spent his first twenty-nine years of life in this region only. Protected from all the harsh realities of life, he was leading a life of pure bliss. But, one day he came across people suffering from various miseries in life.
That day, he gave up all the comforts and left his home to help others in relieving their agony. These events led to the establishment of one of the greatest religions of the world, known as Buddhism. Excavations carried out by the Archaeological survey of India relate Kapil Vastu to the Kushan period. The excavations include a stupa, of an ancient monastery named Devaputra, and two mounds, regarded as the ruins of King Suddhodhana's palace. Other major attractions of Kapilvastu include stupas built by Ashoka and the Gupta Kings, relics of Lord Buddha, etc.
That day, he gave up all the comforts and left his home to help others in relieving their agony. These events led to the establishment of one of the greatest religions of the world, known as Buddhism. Excavations carried out by the Archaeological survey of India relate Kapil Vastu to the Kushan period. The excavations include a stupa, of an ancient monastery named Devaputra, and two mounds, regarded as the ruins of King Suddhodhana's palace. Other major attractions of Kapilvastu include stupas built by Ashoka and the Gupta Kings, relics of Lord Buddha, etc.
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Identified today with ancient Kapilvastu, moderm Piprahwa lies at a distance of 20 km from Siddharthnagar (Naugarh). Kapilvastu was the ancient capital of the Sakya clan whose ruler was the father of the Buddha, for which reason the Buddha is also referred to as the Sakyamuni. The Sakya domain was one of the sixteen independent principalities of the 6th century BC.
Prince Gautam, as the Buddha was then known, left his palace in Kapilvastu at the age of 29, and revisited it 12 years later, long after he had attained enlightenment.
Today, Kapilvastu Comprises of Several villages, chief among them being Piprahwa and Ganvaria. A large stupa stands at the ancient site which is said to have housed the bone relics of the Buddha. The presence of these relics are testified by an ancient Brahmi inscription discovered at Piprahwa. The ruins of the palace are spread over a large area.
Prince Gautam, as the Buddha was then known, left his palace in Kapilvastu at the age of 29, and revisited it 12 years later, long after he had attained enlightenment.
Today, Kapilvastu Comprises of Several villages, chief among them being Piprahwa and Ganvaria. A large stupa stands at the ancient site which is said to have housed the bone relics of the Buddha. The presence of these relics are testified by an ancient Brahmi inscription discovered at Piprahwa. The ruins of the palace are spread over a large area.
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Since its origin in India, Buddhism has not only spread into a number of other countries but it has also got divided into numerous schools and sub schools. These schools and sub schools have their own individual beliefs and practices but there are also some basic teachings that are common to all.
The most important and broader division of Buddhist Schools is between the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. A third division Vajrayana is also there. These three schools are further subdivided into a number of sub schools. Details about all these schools are given in this section. You will get details like how and when these schools came up as well as how they spread to other parts of the world. You will also know about the basics points which make each of these schools different from other schools.
The most important and broader division of Buddhist Schools is between the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. A third division Vajrayana is also there. These three schools are further subdivided into a number of sub schools. Details about all these schools are given in this section. You will get details like how and when these schools came up as well as how they spread to other parts of the world. You will also know about the basics points which make each of these schools different from other schools.
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The Royal Palace : The 1973-74 excavations unearthed the ruins of the palace of King Shuddhodhana, the father of Prince Gautam. It was at this place, where the Shakya prince Siddhartha Gautama had spent 29 years of His life before leaving home to become the Buddha.
Sri Lankan Monastery : There is a small Sri Lankan monastery in Kapilvastu, which has a statue of the Buddha and offers meditation and other Buddhist practices.
Mahinda Mahavihara : A small monastery which offers the Buddhist practices and a 'math' for the Buddhists, is on the name of prince Mahindra, the son of Indian emperor Ashoka.
Sri Lankan Monastery : There is a small Sri Lankan monastery in Kapilvastu, which has a statue of the Buddha and offers meditation and other Buddhist practices.
Mahinda Mahavihara : A small monastery which offers the Buddhist practices and a 'math' for the Buddhists, is on the name of prince Mahindra, the son of Indian emperor Ashoka.
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Eastern Stupa Complex : The main archaeological site of Kapilvastu excavated in 1973-74, the Stupa complex is a major source to go back to the Buddhist glorious past. The seals and inscriptions found from this place refers to the golden age of Buddhism owing to the patronage provided by an Indian ruler, Kanishka. One of the inscriptions mentioned on the lid of a pot states: 'Om Deoputra Vihare Kapilvastu Bhikschu Mahasanghasa', which refers Kanishka as 'Deoputra', who built the biggest Vihara at Kapilvastu and renovated the main stupa, which contained bone relics of the Buddha.
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How to Reach
Air : The best way to reach Kushinagar by air is through Bhairahwa and/or Kathmandu airport. Regular buses ply to Kapilvastu from Kathmandu. However Kapilvastu can also be reached through Varanasi (India), connected through many flights with all major cities of India.
Rail : Siddhartha Nagar, at a distance of 20 km, is the nearest railhead, connected to major destinations in India. However, Gorakhpur could be the choice of most, being a well-known railway junction.
Road : Good motorable road exists which connects Kapilvastu to major destinations in Nepal. Private buses and Taxis are available from all major cities like Varanasi and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Where to stay
The best way to stay is in Buddhist charity foundations, like the Bharatiya Buddha Mahavihar, or the Sri Lankan temple Dharmashala. One can also stay at The Royal Retreat Heritage Hotel .
Air : The best way to reach Kushinagar by air is through Bhairahwa and/or Kathmandu airport. Regular buses ply to Kapilvastu from Kathmandu. However Kapilvastu can also be reached through Varanasi (India), connected through many flights with all major cities of India.
Rail : Siddhartha Nagar, at a distance of 20 km, is the nearest railhead, connected to major destinations in India. However, Gorakhpur could be the choice of most, being a well-known railway junction.
Road : Good motorable road exists which connects Kapilvastu to major destinations in Nepal. Private buses and Taxis are available from all major cities like Varanasi and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
Where to stay
The best way to stay is in Buddhist charity foundations, like the Bharatiya Buddha Mahavihar, or the Sri Lankan temple Dharmashala. One can also stay at The Royal Retreat Heritage Hotel .
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Lumbini : Lumbini, Lord Buddha's birthplace, adequately depicts many artistic arrangements of his birth, like the Maya Devi's statue in the temple with same name. Lumbini is also picturesque and very quite place making it the heaven for the tourists.
Sarnath : The four-lion statue, a splendid contribution by Ashoka that lies in this place has been adopted as the national emblem. There are many stupas built by Ashoka and temples, the prominent among them are Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Choukhandi stupa, Ashok Pillar and Dhameka
Sarnath : The four-lion statue, a splendid contribution by Ashoka that lies in this place has been adopted as the national emblem. There are many stupas built by Ashoka and temples, the prominent among them are Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Choukhandi stupa, Ashok Pillar and Dhameka
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Location :
The city is located 27 km south of Lumbini, in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh between Lumbini and Saraswati. The place is now known as Piprahwa. Nepal is not far from the place.
Attractions
The village has a mystic charm, the magic of which can be felt through devoted mind and dedication. However, even for mere archaeological reasons, there are many stupas scattered around the place, built by Ashoka and the Gupta Kings. The symbols left behind by the Sakya dynasty is clearly visible here; moreover, there are relics of Lord Buddha himself.
The city also looks very pristine and could soothe the mind of the traveller due to its mesmerising effects.
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The city is located 27 km south of Lumbini, in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh between Lumbini and Saraswati. The place is now known as Piprahwa. Nepal is not far from the place.
Attractions
The village has a mystic charm, the magic of which can be felt through devoted mind and dedication. However, even for mere archaeological reasons, there are many stupas scattered around the place, built by Ashoka and the Gupta Kings. The symbols left behind by the Sakya dynasty is clearly visible here; moreover, there are relics of Lord Buddha himself.
The city also looks very pristine and could soothe the mind of the traveller due to its mesmerising effects.
Ask For Kapilvastu Travel Detail
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Kapilavastu was the capital of the Shakya kingdom, and Buddha was born to king Shuddhodhana of this clan. He grew up amidst luxury and shunned away from miseries of life. But one day he broke out the luxurious entrapment of his father and set out for a journey to his father's kingdom. The miseries and the care of the people affected spiritual minded Buddha and he decided to find a way out to end these miserable conditions of human life. That led to the birth of one of the world's greatest religions known as Buddhism.
The place is important to visualise the pre meditation, princely days of the Lord who had contributed much to humanity by giving up his own luxury and princely status.
The place is important to visualise the pre meditation, princely days of the Lord who had contributed much to humanity by giving up his own luxury and princely status.
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The little village of Piprahwa is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage since Lord Buddha had spent his first twenty-nine years of life in this region. Excavations by archaeological survey of India have revealed the relation of this place to the Kushan period. An excavated stupa bears text that proves the existence of an ancient monastery named Devaputra in this place. Two mounds have also been excavated at only a little distance (1.5 km) from this village which, is considered to be the ruins of King Suddhodhana's palace.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
kapilvastu
— District —
Location of Kapilvastu
Country Nepal
Region Western (Pashchimanchal)
Zone Lumbini
Area
- Total 1,738 km2 (671 sq mi)
Population (2001)
- Total 481,976
- Density 277.3/km2 (718.2/sq mi)
Time zone NPT (UTC+5:45)
Main language(s) Nepali language, Bhojpuri language
Website Official website
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Administration
Map of the VDC's in Kapilvastu District
The administration of the district is subdivided as follows[1]-
* No. of Ilaka 15
* No. of VDCs 77
* No. of Municipalities 1
* No. of Constitutional assembly divisions 4
Map of the VDC's in Kapilvastu District
The administration of the district is subdivided as follows[1]-
* No. of Ilaka 15
* No. of VDCs 77
* No. of Municipalities 1
* No. of Constitutional assembly divisions 4
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Demographics
According to 2001 census, the major ethnic groups in this district are as follows [2] -
* Muslim 19.4 %
* Tharu 12.6%
* Brahmin Hill 8.4%
* Yadav 9.2%
According to 2001 census, the major ethnic groups in this district are as follows [2] -
* Muslim 19.4 %
* Tharu 12.6%
* Brahmin Hill 8.4%
* Yadav 9.2%
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Geography
The district situated at the height of 93 to 1491 meters from sea level [1] . Geographically, the district can be divided into plain low lands of terai and low Chure hills.
The district is bounded by-
* East: Rupandehi District
* West: Dang District and Uttar Pradesh, India
* North: Arghakhanchi District and Dang District
* South: Uttar Pradesh, India
The district situated at the height of 93 to 1491 meters from sea level [1] . Geographically, the district can be divided into plain low lands of terai and low Chure hills.
The district is bounded by-
* East: Rupandehi District
* West: Dang District and Uttar Pradesh, India
* North: Arghakhanchi District and Dang District
* South: Uttar Pradesh, India
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला) often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal. The district, with Taulihawa as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 km² and has a population (2001) of 481,976Kapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला) often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal. The district, with Taulihawa as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 km² and has a population (2001) of 481,976
Kapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला) often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal. The district, with Taulihawa as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 km² and has a population (2001) of 481,976
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
kapilvastu
Kapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला) often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal. The district, with Taulihawa as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 km² and has a population (2001) of 481,976.
kapilvastu
kapilvastu is small district.there are many temple of gautam buddha.gautam buddha was born in lumbini.the environment is very cleen.foreigner are coming daily for visit and pray.
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