Lumbini, located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, is one of the holiest places of Buddhism, as Lord Buddha was born there. 

 During the visit, PM Narendra Modi will deliver an address at the Buddha Jayanti celebrations organised by the Lumbini Development Trust. 

 The visiting Prime Minister will also participate in the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of a centre for Buddhist Culture and heritage within the Lumbini Monastic Zone.