Kushinagar
This major Buddhist pilgrim centre
is said to be the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Tathagata, the
reciter of truth, breathed his
last saying - "Behold now, brethren, I exhort you, saying, Reclining
Buddha decay is inherent in all component things ! Work out your salvation with
diligence!".
Tourist Acctration in Kushinagar
- Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Nirvana Stupa
- Mata Kunwar Shrine
- Ramabhar Stupa
Mahaparinirvana Temple: The sacred shrine commemorates the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. It
enshrines over 6 mtrs long statue of reclining Buddha, which was recovered from
the site during the excavations of 1876. Carved from Chunar sandstone, the
statue represents the dying Buddha, reclining on his right side. An inscription
below dates the statue to the 5th century AD. and is said to have been brought
here from Mathura by a devout monk, Haribala, during the reign of king Kumara
Gupta in the 5th century AD.
Nirvana Stupa : This
huge 2.74 metres high brick stupa was discovered by Carlyl in 6-A coPper vessel unearthed
contained the remains of Lord Buddha
Mata Kunwar Shrine : It contains a 1 Oth century blue schist image of Buddha.
Ramabhar Stupa : The 49 ft. high stupa
marks the site where Lord Buddha was cremated.
REACHING THERE
Airport: Gorakhpur(55 kms.).
Railhead : Gorakhpur
Road: Well connected.
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