PDF Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Volume Three (Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2; South Asia) by Knut A. Jacobsen; University of Bergen; and Helene Basu; University of Münster; Angelika Malinar; University of Zürich; Vasudha Narayanan; University of Florida (Associate ) in History

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Lumbini; the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha; was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1997. It is situated in an area commonly referred to as the Sacred Garden . Archaeological remains testify to the authenticity of the place; which has become a major pilgrimage site. Nevertheless over two and a half millennia; the understanding of Lumbini has changed and different perceptions exist of what Lumbini might have been like at the birth of Lord Buddha. For the long-term safeguarding of this World Heritage site; overall understanding of the property is essential. This publication will provide a means for the various stakeholders to come to an understanding of each other s historical; religious; environmental and touristic perspectives of Lumbini.