The Birthplace and Royal Family of Gautam Buddha"

This story explores the early life of Gautam Buddha — his birth in 563 BCE at Lumbini (present-day Nepal), and his roots in the noble Shakya dynasty of Kapilavastu. Born to King Shuddhodana and Queen Mahamaya, young Siddhartha was raised by his aunt Prajapati Gautami after his mother’s untimely death. Despite a life of royalty, wealth, and power, Siddhartha was drawn toward a higher purpose — one that led him away from the palace and toward the path of spiritual awakening. Discover how the foundation of Buddha’s life was laid not in luxury, but in compassion and deep inner reflection.