An 800-year-old temple strut was recently returned to Nepal by the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW). SBS Nepali spoke to Dr Micheal Brand of the AGNSW. Credit: Madhav Poudel and Pratichya Dulal.

The area, spanning 4.8 km, is filled with temples, monasteries, and ancient ruins. Lumbini is also home to the sacred Bodhi tree, and its image is featured on Nepal’s 100-rupee note.