Mahaparinirvana Temple
A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for adherents of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat, khurul and pagoda in different regions and languages.- Opening hours: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Also known as: “Mahaparanirvana Temple”
- Address: Buddha Marg, Kushinagar, 274403
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Stupa and Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj.
Stupa
Photo: Nandanupadhyay, CC BY-SA 3.0.
In Buddhism, a stupa is a domed hemispherical structure containing several types of sacred relics, including images, statues, metals, and śarīra—the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns. Stupa is situated 1½ km east of Mahaparinirvana Temple.
Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj
Buddhist temple
Photo: 2678mayank, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 610 metres southeast of Mahaparinirvana Temple.
Ramabhar Stupa
Buddhist temple
Photo: Rangan Datta Wiki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ramabhar Stupa is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 1½ km east of Mahaparinirvana Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kushinagar.
Kushinagar
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Kushinagar is a city in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the holy site of the Buddha Shakyamuni's demise. Today it is an important Buddhist Pilgrimage and tourist spot. Biddhist tourist from all over the world visit this place.
Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Categories: building, temple, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Kushi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, Plains, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
26.73923° or 26° 44′ 21″ northLongitude
83.89044° or 83° 53′ 26″ eastOpen location code
7MR5PVQR+M5OpenStreetMap ID
way 365145391OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=temple
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In Other Languages
From German to Hindi—“Mahaparinirvana Temple” goes by many names.
- German: “Mahaparinirvana Tempel”
- Hindi: “महापरिनिर्वाना मंदिर”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mahaparinirvana Stupa and Buddhist Archaeological Site.
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