Parinirvana Stupa

The Parinirvana Stupa in Kushinagar made of bricks was excavated by Carlyle in the year 1876 dedicated to Lord Buddha. The Brahmi inscriptions on the walls of the Parinirvana Stupa states that the cremated remains of Lord Buddha are deposited here.

One of the huge copper vessels was also unearthed at this site. The remains of the Parinirvana Stupa when excavated by the archaeologists was covered in a 40 foot high mound of bricks which was surrounded by a dense thorny forest.

Along with the Parinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar there is the Nirvana Temple. There is a 6 meters long statue of Buddha in this temple and considered to be one of the sacred sites for the Buddhists.

Carved from Chunar sandstone, this is one of the unique images of Lord Buddha which shows him reclining on his right side. The inscriptions below reflect that the statue was built on 5th century A.D..

Getting There

You can easily get regular trains and buses from other major cities of the country to Kushinagar. Kushinagar is located on the National Highways 28 which connects the city with the other parts of the state. The city is connected to Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Jhansi and Gorakhpur and other places in Uttar Pradesh. You can avail the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses as well as the other buses.

Nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, located 46 km away. Gorakhpur Railway Station is located 51 km away from Kushinagar.

Taxis, Auto Rickshaw, and City Bus form the major local transport for Kushinagar. One can also avail local buses and coaches which transport tourists to the various destinations.

 

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