Buddhist archaeological sites

thumb|Lumbini pillar inscription by King Ripumalla: "Om Mani Padme Hum Sri Ripu Malla Chiram Jayatu 1234 [[Saka Era" ("Om Mani Padme Hum May Prince Ripu Malla be long victorious")|202x202px]]

ancient Buddhist temple at Lumbini, Nepal

Piprahwa is a village near Siddharthnagar city in Siddharthnagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Kalanamak rice, a scented and spicy variety, is grown in this area. It lies in the heart of the historical Buddha's homeland and is 9 miles from the world heritage site of Lumbini that is believed to be the place of Gautama Buddha's birth.

thumb|Drum panel depicting a stupa with the Buddha's descent from Trāyastriṃśa heaven, second half 3rd century.

Archeological site of Bangladesh

ruins of Buddha stupa at Amaravati village, Palnadur district, Andhra Pradesh, India