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Tourist
Places in Kushinagar
Watt Thai Temple KushinagarKushinagar is one of the most
frequented Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in the Indian Sub-continent. The
city has lots to offer when it comes to Stupas and Temples. Almost each and
every corner of the city has some or other famous tourist attraction. While
most of these sites are old, there is a sizable number modern architecture too.
Ramabhar
Stupa
Ramabhar Stupa can be counted as one of the most sacred
shrine of Buddhism in the world. Situated just a kilometer off from the city
center, Rambhar Stupa is a must visit for every tourist flocking India. Ramvara
Stupa is said to mark the site where Lord Buddha was cremated and got
Mahaparinirvana. Kushinagar is a place that has been frequented by Lord Buddha.
There are sources, which confirm that Lord Buddha had many discourses at this
place.
Nirvana
Temple
Nirvana Temple is one of the most frequented amongst
Buddhism shrines in the world. Nirvana Temple is a must visit destination
during tour to India. The place evokes emotion for every Buddhist because it is
the same temple near which, Buddha died. Nirvana Temple houses a statue of
reclining Lord Buddha that is 6 meters long. It is believed that this statue
represents the very last moments of Lord Buddha i.e. moments before he attained
Mahaparinirvana.
Mathakaut
Temple
Mathakaut Temple is one of the most famous and most visited
shrines in Kushinagar. The Mathakaut shrine is situated at the distance of 300
meters from Maha-Parinirvana Stupa, another famous Buddhist shrine in
Kushinagar. The place is famous for because this is the site from where a black
stone image of the Buddha in the 'Bhumi Sparsha Mudra' was recovered during
early excavations. 'Bhumi Sparsha Mudra' in Hindi means 'Kneel Down Posture'.
It is widely perceived that the last sermon of Lord Buddha was given here.
Watt
Thai Temple
Watt Thai Temple is one of the most beautiful and most
visited temples in Kushinagar. Watt Thai Temple is only one of its kinds not
only in Kushinagar but also in whole of Indian Sub-continent. The temple is
centrally located in Kushinagar and that is why it can be seen from anywhere and
everywhere in Kushinagar. The Temple has been laid out on a lush green lawn
that is spread in several acres of land.
Japanese
Temple
Japanese Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in
Kushinagar. This is a must visit site during your tour to Kushinagar. A
magnificent 'Ashta Dhatu' or 'Eight Metals' statue of Lord Buddha marks this
temple. This statue has been brought from Japan in dismantled form and was
later joined before it was established in this temple.
Chinese
Temple
Chinese Temple is another fairly frequented tourist
destination in Kushinagar. The temple is famous for its distinct architecture
that puts it away from the numerous Buddhist Temples in Kushinagar. The
architecture of this temple is predominantly 'Han Chinese' and has design
elements that have been borrowed from various provinces of Mainland China
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