Tourist Places
Kuber Asthan
Among Hindus, Lord Kuber has the position of God of Wealth. In spite of his status as a giver of riches, he was a devout follower of Shiva and constructed a shrine to the god, which came to be known as Kuber Asthan.
Pawanagar
The holy city of Pawanagar, also known as Pawapuri, is revered as Lord Mahavira’s final resting place. It is nestled approximately 22 kilometres east of Kushinagar, on National Highway 28. Many revered Buddhist and Jain figures have ties to this city
Japanese Meditation Park
68 million Indian rupees were spent on the construction of Meditation Park, also known as the Japanese Meditation Park, in 1992–1993. The park’s name alludes to the fact that its primary purpose is to help visitors calm down and centre themselves via contemplation.
Sun Temple Near Kushinagar
17 kilometres outside of Kushinagar, a town named Turkpatti on the Kasia-Tamkuhi road, is home to the revered Sun Temple. Neelmani stone, a black stone, was used to create the temple’s figures. The temple’s construction dates back to the Gupta era.
Kushinagar Museum
Kushinagar Museum was established in 1992–1993, and it is also known as the Buddha Museum due to the prevalence of displays relating to the historical Buddha. Buddha not only preached and visited this city, but he also attained Mahaparinirvana, the ultimate enlightenment, here.
Chinese Temple
Some of Kushinagar’s more recent temple construction is the Chinese Temple, also known as the Lin Sun Chinese Temple. In addition to its intricate architecture, a tranquil atmosphere permeates through the temple.
Matha Kuar Shrine
The Matha Kuar Shrine, as it is known locally, is located around 400 yards from the Parinirvan Stupa and the Mahaparinirvana Temple and has a massive statue of the Buddha. It stands at a lofty 3.05 m and was hewn from a single piece of blue stone sourced from the Gaya area of Bihar.
Ashta Dhatu
The famous Ashta Dhatu or an eight-metal alloy idol of the Buddha installed in the temple actually came from Japan, and the Japanese shogunate provided the majority of the funds for the building’s construction.
Wat Thai Kushinara Chalermaraj Temple
Disciples of the Buddha constructed Wat Thai Kushinara Chalermaraj Temple, also referred to as simply Wat Thai Temple, to honour King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of the golden jubilee of his ascension to the throne.
Ramabhar Stupa
Located about 1.5 kilometres to the southeast of the Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa is also referred to as Mukutbandhan-Chaitya or Mukta-Bandhan Vihar in early Buddhist texts. Buddhists from all over the country visit the place where the stupa sits because it is so sacred. Its layout and architecture show that it is a historic building from a distant past.
Mahaparinirvana Temple
The Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar is widely regarded as one of the holiest sites for Buddhists all over the globe. It’s where you can see the 6.10 m tall statue of Buddha, depicting him in the position he was in after he departed his body at the age of 80 and entered nirvana, or the highest level of salvation and joy.
Nirvana Stupa
Located behind the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Nirvana Stupa is also known as the Nirvana Chaitya. The temple and stupa share the same platform; the latter is 2.74 metres tall while the former has a dome 15.81 metres high and is atop a circular foundation. General A. Cunningham, the first Archaeological Surveyor of India, uncovered the brick stupa in the same excavations that uncovered the temple in 1876.