Kushinagar, inspite of being economically backward district of the eastern  Uttar Pradesh, is known for its cultural  heritage all over the  world. It is one of the  four holiest places  for the Buddhists.  At Kushinagar, Great  Lord Buddha,   founder of Buddhism, delivered  his last sermon -

" Now, O Brothers!

I do remind you,

all component  things

are subject to decay.

Work for your

salvation in the

earnest".

attained Mahaparinirvana   (salvation) and was cremated   here.

Outside India, it is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre. The followers of the Buddhism, especially from Asian Countries, wish to visit this place at least once in their lifetime.

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