|
|
 |
| |
|
Home > Travel Asia > Asia Destinations > Kushinagar
Kushinagar
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Kushinagar or Kusinagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana. As of 2001 India census India, Kushinagar had a population of 17,982.
In ancient times, it was known as Kushavati. Kushinagar was a celebrated center of the Malla kingdom of ancient India. Later, it would be known as Kushinara, one of the most important four holy sites for Buddhists. At this location, near the Hiranyavati River, Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after falling ill from food poisoning, and was cremated.
Today, Kushinagar is a much-frequented pilgrimage site for foreign tourists and temples have been constructed by Chinese, Sri Lankan, Thai, and Japanese Buddhists alongside the ruins of monasteries and stupas. For Buddhists, this is one of four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Kushinagar enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
Everything you need to know about Traveling Asia is here at JustTravelAsia.com
Back to Asia Destinations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|