See all Monuments in Lumbini Lumbini for: Adventure, Food And Dining, Art And Culture, Nightlife, Spa, History, First Timers, Family, Romance, Shopping Ashokan Pillar Lumbini, Nepal Phone: Not Available About Ashokan Pillar - an inscribed pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka (249 BC) on the spot of Buddha's birth. The inscription, which is the oldest in Nepal, grants Lumbini a tax-free status in honor of Buddha's birth. Add to Wish List