Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was born in Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. The approximate traditional date of his birth is around 623 BCE according to Buddhist tradition and some archaeological records. However, other historical accounts and scholars suggest varying dates, with a common range being around 563 BCE to 480 BCE. His mother was Queen Maya Devi, and the birth is considered miraculous in Buddhist tradition, including legends such as Buddha taking seven steps immediately after birth. The exact year is based on different chronologies and lunisolar calendars used in Asian Buddhist cultures, with celebrations of Buddha's birth usually observed in April or May.