Temples in Kushinagar
Religious sites and temples to visit in Kushinagar
Chinese Buddhist Temple
A traditional Chinese pagoda-style Buddhist temple near Kushinagar's Mahaparinirvana site, representing the Chinese Buddhist community's reverence for the location.
Devraha Asthan
Devraha Asthan holds a rare place among Kushinagar's sacred sites as a shared pilgrimage spot for both Buddhists and Jains. This ancient site is associated with sermons delivered by Lord Buddha and is considered one of the holiest spots in the region beyond the main temple circuit. Pilgrims visit for its deep historical and spiritual resonance, and it offers a quieter, more contemplative experience away from the busier monuments in the heart of Kushinagar.
Japanese Temple (Nichiren Buddhist Temple)
A Japanese Nichiren pagoda temple at Kushinagar near the Mahaparinirvana site, part of an international cluster of Buddhist monasteries from across Asia.
Korean Temple
Korean Buddhist temple among Kushinagar's international monasteries, a calm place for meditation.
Kuber Asthan
Hindu shrine to Kuber, god of wealth, linked by legend to his worship of Shiva.
Mahaparinirvana Temple
The most sacred Buddhist site in Kushinagar, housing a 5th-century reclining Buddha statue marking where the Buddha attained final Nirvana in 483 BCE.
Sun Temple
Hindu Sun temple in Kushinagar district, known for an old black stone idol of Surya.
Wat Thai Temple (Thai Buddhist Monastery)
A traditional Thai Buddhist monastery at Kushinagar with golden roofs and a serene prayer hall, part of the international Buddhist community at Buddha's final resting place.