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The site India Travels Destinations offers
you details regarding tours to historical monuments in and
around Kushinagar in Bihar, India. Kushinagar is of special
historical importance and is a Buddhist pilgrimage destination.
This little town is located in a pastoral landscape and is
located at a distance of 53 kilometers from Gorakpur in Bihar,
India. This place was called Kushinara during Lord Buddha's
lifetime.
Kushinagar is a historic site of great significance as it
is here that Lord Buddha passed away. It is believed that
this saint achieved Mahaparinirvana that liberated him from
the cycle of birth and death.
Some of the historical monuments located in the region are
the Buddhist viharas, a Burmese vihara, some temple and a
Tibetan gompa that is dedicated to Sakhyamuni.
The Mahaparinirvana temple is one place that you must visit
during your tours to historical places in Kushinagar, Bihar,
India. This ancient temple is set in the midst of Sal trees.
The most attractive feature of this temple is the statue of
Lord Buddha in a reclining position.
The Mata Kunwar Shrine is an important Buddhist pilgrimage
that houses a 10th Century blue schist image of Lord Buddha.
The Rambhar Stupa is an important pilgrimage site that you
may visit during your tours to historical monuments in the
region. It is believed that this stupa is the exact site where
Lord Buddha was cremated and it is believed that all his relics
were divided into eight parts.
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