Ramabhar Stupa

About this place

Also called Mukutbandhan-Chaitya or Mukta Bandhan Vihar in ancient Buddhist scriptures, Ranbhar Stupa is located approximately 1.5 kms in the southeast of the Nirvana Temple. The site where the stupa stands is a highly venerated destination for the Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world. It is believed that Buddha was cremated exactly at this spot after his death in 483 BC. According to Buddhist texts the stupa was constructed by the Malla Kings who ruled over Kushinaagar during the lifetime of the Buddha. The design of its structure testifies to its ancient historic character. It is situated on the agricultural land having rice, sugarcane and wheat fields. There is also a pond like water body close to it.