about Kushinagar where buddha attained Mahaparnirvana

Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh is one of the Important city of Buddhism where lord buddha attained his Mahaparnirvana and that is holy shrine of Buddhist Pilgrims. This is city is very much important for Buudhist religion following the path of lord Budddha .

This is one of the main Buddhist destination tours itinerary as its the place of Nirvana where lord Buddha attained the salvation.

Location-

Kushalnagara is situated at 51 km, East from Gorakhpur on National Highway no. 28. It is 20 km from its distt head quarter and 35 km from Deoria.

Things to see in Kushinagar

Main Stupa

This Stupa is located just behind the main . It was excavated by Carlleyle in 1876. On 18th March 1927, Nirvana Chaitya was restored completely and its chamber was ceremoniously closed in the presence of 16 Buddhist priests.

Mahaparrnirvana temple

This Temple stands on the same plinth as the main Nirvan Stupa behind it. The reclining Nirvan Statue of Lord Buddha inside the temple is 6.10 meter long and is made of monolith redsandstones. It represents the “Dying Buddha’ reclining on his right side with his face towards the west.

Matha Kuar Shrine

Here a colossal statue of Buddha is installed. It represents Buddha seated under the ‘Bodhi-tree’ in a pose known as “Bhumi Sparsh Mudra’. According to sources, Lord Budhha gave his last sermon here.

Ramabhar Stupa

Well known as the Mukutbandhan chaitya, Ramabhar Stupa is the spot where Lord Buddha’s last rites were performed. Here a huge cyclindrical structure 34.14 m in diameter. It is situated the bank of Hiranyawati river.

Museum

It is Built recently by State Govt in Buddhist architectural ambience. Ancient archeological discoveries and antiquities are displayed there.

Meditation park, Indo-Japan-Srilanka Temple, Linth Son Chinese Temple, Birla Hindu Buddha Temple, Japanese Stupa, Korean Temple.