Kushinagar , Gorakhpur
About Kushinagar
Kushinagar is one the five important places in the life Of Lord Buddha, at Kushinagar Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. The city is of high importance for the Buddhist pilgrims as Lord Buddha had lectured his last sermon in 543 BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha loved this place so much that he came back to Kushinagar and left his soul in the excel forest of Sal Van. His last procession was a real massive finale. The cultural site is located 53 km from the city of Gorakhpur, located on the banks of the Gandak River. The town is far-famed for its history, stupas and temples. Gen A Cunningham and A C L Carlyl discovered most of the stupas and temples during 1861-1876. A 6.10 m long statue of resting Buddha was also discovered. The city is a home for Bodh Bikshuks. People looking for culturally and spiritually rich experience should visit this site.
Three months prior at Vaishali upon the arrival of 'Magh Purnima', he declared his demise and took his last breath at Kushinagar. The cremation of Lord Buddha was carried out at Rambhar where 'Mallas' built an enormous stupa over the ashes. Some years later Emperor Asoka had redesigned it.
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Mahaparinirvana Temple, Uttar Pradesh
0 km from Kushinagar - See map
Mahaparinirvana Temple or Nirvana Temple symbolizes Buddhist architecture style. Buddhist pilgrims all over the year visit the shrine. The...
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Matha Kuar, Uttar Pradesh
0.2 km from Kushinagar - See map
The Matha Kuar or Mathakuar shrine is located close to the very famous Nirvana temple. The temple lies on the banks of the Gandak River. This...
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Nirvana Stupa, Uttar Pradesh
0.5 km from Kushinagar - See map
Nirvana Stupa is also called the Nirvana Chaitya and is located just behind the Main Parinirvana Temple. In 1876, Carlleyle.During Unearthing this...
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Ramabhar Stupa, Uttar Pradesh
1.9 km from Kushinagar - See map
Ramabhar Stupa is world-renowned and has a high religious significance as Lord Buddha was cremated here after he attained Mahaparnirvana. Tourists...
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Kushmi Forest, Uttar Pradesh
42.2 km from Kushinagar - See map
Kushmi forest is a dense forest-covered with Sal trees. The forest is situated at a distance of nine Kms from Gorakhpur Railway station and is...
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Rail Museum, Uttar Pradesh
51.5 km from Kushinagar - See map
The Rail Museum is about 1 km from the Gorakhpur railway station. The park lies next to the Gorakhpur Golf course. The museum had been inaugurated...
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Ramgarh Tal, Uttar Pradesh
51.5 km from Kushinagar - See map
Ramgarh Tal is a beautiful lake in Gorakhpur. The lake is spread over an area of 723 hectares and the banks of the lake spread up to 18 km. Tal is...
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Baudh(Buddha) Museum, Uttar Pradesh
54.5 km from Kushinagar - See map
The Buddha museum is an archeological attraction for the tourist and local people. The Buddha Museum is on the banks of the Ramgarh Lake in 1987....
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Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Uttar Pradesh
55.1 km from Kushinagar - See map
The doors of the Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium were opened on 21 Dec 2009 for the public. The Planetarium is based upon the world's most advanced...
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Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
56.3 km from Kushinagar - See map
The Gorakhnath temple is named after Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, who is believed to have meditated at this place in the Treta Yug. The temple is 4...
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Arogya Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
56.3 km from Kushinagar - See map
Arogya Mandir is a therapeutic temple in Gorakhpur known for its mind and body treatments. Dr. Vithal Das Modi has constructed the temple in 1940....
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Jagdishpur Reservoir, Lumbini
*78.3 km from Kushinagar - See map
The Jagdishpur reservoir, the largest reservoir in Nepal is located in the Kapilvastu district. This place was originally built for irrigational...
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