GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Rajgir
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Bodh Gaya
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Sarnath
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Kushinagar
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kushinagar is the most important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists, because Buddha took his last breath at this place. A stupa was built at this place where his ashes were kept after his last rite. Mahaparinirvana Temple is built in front of the sputa by a Burmese monk .
Detailed explanation-2: -28, Kushinagar is an international tourist place closely associated with legend Lord Buddha, Founder of Buddhism . It is one of the four sacred places of Lord Buddha. Buddha delivered his last sermon, attainedMahaparinirvana (salvation) in 483 BC and was cremated at Rambhar Stupa.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, according to the Mahāparinibbāṇa Sutta, the Buddha made his journey to Kushinagar, where he walked into a grove of sala trees and laid himself to rest. There, he died and was cremated on the seventh day after his death.
Detailed explanation-4: -However, what Kushinagar is most known for today is as a major pilgrimage centre for Buddhists in India. It was here that Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.