Kushinagar
Kushinagar, is a historical Buddhist pilgrimage place, which is located in the north-eastern marginal area of the Indian state, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the four main pilgrimage sites, which mark Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism’s life, with the other places being Lumbini (Nepal), Bodhgaya and Sarnath.
Kushinagar is the place where Buddha died and was cremated and is popularly believed by the Buddhists that he attained Mahaparinirvana here, after his death. It is also an international tourist destination.
where Buddhists pilgrims from all over the world come for excursions, not only because it is the place where Gautam Buddha had Mahaparinirvana, but also because there are many peaceful, modern and beautiful Buddhist temples here.
where one can stay, chat with monks or simply contemplate about their place in the world.

Kushinagar
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, there is a month’s fair in Kushinagar, during which the people around the place participate with complete reverence and perform puja and worship in various temples, in spite of the surrounding area being dominated by the Hindus.