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| It was in Kushinagar, that Lord Buddha breathed his last with the last words, "Behold now, brethren, I exhort you, saying, decay is inherent in all component things ! Work for your salvation with diligence." The Mahaparnirvana Temple dedicated to the aforesaid event, stands amidst a serene grove of Sal trees. The huge statue of the reclining Buddha, excavated in 1876 at the temple, is one of the most momentous of all sights for the devout. Rambhar Stupa is the spot, where Lord Buddha was cremated and his relics divided into eight equal parts. Another interesting place is the Mata Kunwar Shrine contains a 10th century blue schist image of Lord Buddha. Apart from these, there is the Chinese Temple, Tibetan Temple and the Indo-Japan-Sri Lankan Buddhist Centre, all of which hold significant religious value for the pilgrim. |
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| Kushinagar Attractions |
Nirvana Stupa and temple:
This stupa made of bricks, excavated by Carlleyl in 1867, stands at a height of 2.74 meter. The excavations leading to the finding of the copper vessel and the Brahmi inscription on it proving the matter that Buddhas ashes were buried in the pace, made this place a suddenly important destination for all Buddhists devotees. Besides, the huge reclining statue of Buddha in the temple is also very attractive.
Mahaparinirvana temple:
This is more than 6 meters long statue of reclining Buddha. The image was unearthed during the excavations of 1876. Carved from Chunar sandstone, the statue represents the dying Buddha reclining on his right side.
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Wat Thai temple:
The unique temple, built to celebrate the victory of King Bhumibol's great accession of the throne, and the subsequent Golden Jubilee, is worth a watch, especially because of the innumerable trees that were planted here.Besides, there's the Chinese temple, the Meditation Park and an International Buddha trust, and the Birla temple to add charm to roaming around in the city.
Ramabhar Stupa:
About 1.5 km away from Mahaparinirvana Temple, this large Stupa rises to a height of 49 ft. It marks the site where the Lord Buddha was cremated. In ancient Buddhist texts, this Stupa has been referred to as 'Mukut-Bandhan Vihar'.
Japanese temple:
A beautiful eight metals statue of the Buddha, which was brought from from Japan, can be visited here
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| How to Reach |
Air - Gorakhpur is the nearest airport, at a distance of 44 kms from the place. Kasia airstrip-5 Kms, Amausi airport Lucknow-252 Kms, Babatpur Airport in Varanasi-286 Kms.
Rail - The nearest railway station, a convenient one, is Gorakhpur, which is linked to important railway stations.
Road - The national highway numbered 28 connects the place with other important destinations of the state.
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