Sunday, November 30, 2014

PUSKARNI, THE HOLY POND

PUSKARNI, THE HOLY POND

9-pond_lumbiniClose by the Asoka pillar on the southern side lies the holy pond, Puskarini where Maya Devi bathed just before giving birth to prince Siddhartha and the infant prince is believed to have given first purification bath. The pond has terraced steps and is riveted by beautifully layered bricks.

No comments:

Post a Comment