RAMABHAR STUPA
Ramabhar Stupa was built over a portion of the Buddha’s ashes on the spot where he was cremated by the ancient Malla people.
MUKUTBANDHANA CHAITYA ( RAMABHAR STUPA)
THIS STUPA SITUATED NEAR A POND CALLED RAMABHAR PERHAPS REPRESENTS THE SITE OF CREMATION OF THE LORD BUDDHA. THE BUDDHIST TRADITIONS REFER TO THIS STUPA AS MUKUTABANDHANA CHAITYA. IT WAS EXCAVETED IN 1910 A.D REVEALING REMAINS OF BRICK FLOOR AND CORNERS OF WALLS IN THE CENTRE AND A PART OF CIRCULAR DRUM WHICH WAS FINALLY EXPOSED IN 1956 A.D THE HUGE CURCULAR DRUM OF STUPA MEASURES 34-14m. IN DIAMETER RESTING OVER A CIRCULER PLINTH WITH TWO OR MORE TERRACES. THE MAIN STUPA IS SURROUNDED BY SUBSIDIARY STRUCTURES BESIDES VOTIVE STUPAS OF WHICH A LARGE RECTANGULAR HALL IS INTERESTING. A GOOD NUMBER OF CLAY SEALS, ORNAMENTAL BRICKS ETC. HAVE BEEN RECOVERED IN THE EXCAVATIONS.
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बाय एयर
Kushinagar is the Nearest Airport to reach Ramabhar Stupa.
ट्रेन द्वारा
Padrauna is a nearest railway station Few trains stop here. Other Major nearest railway stations are Gorakhpur and Deoria.
सड़क के द्वारा
Buses and Taxies are available to reach Ramabhar Stupa from Gorkhpur,Deoria to Kushinagar.