Temple for the worship Of

Maa Tara

Temple for the worship Of Maa Tara

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Green Tara Temple — Lumbini, Nepal

Location

The Maa Green Tara Temple is located in the sacred pilgrimage town of lumbini, nepal — the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a unesco world heritage site. The Temple stands within the international monastic zone, where many countries have built monasteries dedicated to Buddhist teachings and the divine feminine wisdom Of Maa Tara.

Location highlights:

  • Town: lumbini
  • District: rupandehi district
  • Country: nepal
  • Area: international monastic zone / east monastic section
  • Nearby landmarks:
    • Maya Devi Temple (birthplace of Lord Buddha)
    • World peace pagoda
    • Other international monasteries (chinese, thai, korean, bhutanese)

The Temple is set amidst tranquil gardens, prayer flags, lotus ponds, and peaceful pathways — making it an ideal place to worship Maa Green Tara, Who embodies compassion, protection, and swift Blessings.

History

Roots in the vajrayana and shakta traditions

The Maa Green Tara Temple in lumbini is a significant spiritual center where Maa Tara is worshipped in Her Green Form, known for Her swift compassion and protective power.
In vajrayana buddhism, Maa Tara is revered as:

  • The Mother Who Saves
  • The Protectress against fear
  • The One Who Responds instantly to devotees
  • The Embodiment of enlightened action
  • The Compassionate Form of Maa Shakti

Although the Temple follows buddhist tradition, Maa Tara is recognized as a manifestation of Maa Adi Shakti Herself — especially in nepal and himalayan regions where shakta and buddhist worship blends naturally.

Establishment of the Temple

The Temple was established as part of the lumbini development master plan, which encourages various nations and spiritual traditions to build monasteries and temples for global peace and harmony.
The Green Tara Temple was built by buddhist practitioners and devotees who wished to honor Maa Tara in Her pure, compassionate, and active form.

The architecture reflects:

  • Tibetan vajrayana style
  • Bright colors symbolizing divine compassion
  • Prayer wheels
  • Tara Mantra engravings
  • Peaceful meditation spaces

Spiritual significance

In this Temple, Maa Green Tara is worshipped as:

  • The Universal Mother Who rescues beings from suffering
  • The Goddess of protection and immediate help
  • The Mother Who removes emotional, physical, and spiritual obstacles
  • The Divine Guide toward enlightenment

Daily chanting of the Tara Mantra —
“Om Tare Tuttare Ture Swaha” —
fills the Temple with high vibrations of healing and peace.

How to reach Maa Green Tara Temple — lumbini

By air

  1. Gautam buddha international airport (bhairahawa / siddharthanagar)
    • Distance: 17–20 km
    • Travel time: 30–40 minutes
    • Well connected to kathmandu, delhi, and other south asian hubs

Taxis, buses, and private vehicles are easily available from the airport.

  1. Tribhuvan international airport, kathmandu
    • Distance: approx. 260 km
    • Travel time: 7–8 hours by road
      Ideal for international visitors connecting from kathmandu.

By train (india to nepal route)

The nearest major Indian railway station is gorakhpur junction (india).
From gorakhpur:

  • Drive to sonauli border: 2 hours
  • Cross into nepal
  • Continue to lumbini: 1 hour

This is the most common route for indian pilgrims.

By road

Lumbini is connected by good highways from:

  • Kathmandu
  • Pokhara
  • Birgunj
  • Butwal
  • Siddharthanagar (bhairahawa)

Local transport inside lumbini includes:

  • Cycle rickshaws
  • Electric carts
  • Rental bicycles
  • Shuttle buses within the monastic zone

The Maa Green Tara Temple is accessible through the peaceful internal roads of the monastic area.