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Detailed explanation-1: -International Buddhist Conference was held in Lumbini, Nepal on 29 and 30 April 2018 to commemorate 2562nd Buddha Jayanti. The theme of the conference was ‘Lumbini Nepal: The birthplace of Lord Buddha and the fountain of Buddhism and world peace’. Lumbini is birth place of Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhist religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -With an aim to promote prominent Buddhist heritage and pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation in association with the Ministry of Tourism is organizing the “6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018 on 24th August in Aurangabad.

Detailed explanation-3: -An important site for the history lovers and Buddhists, the site is one of the most visited site in Nepal. Bodhi Tree, Lumbini is a tree covered in prayer flags situated just beside the pond.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997 because of its Outstanding Universal Value.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 in recognition of its outstanding universal value.