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Maya Devi Temple
Lumbini Museum
Myanmar Golden Temple
Thai Monastery
Supa Deurali Temple

Kapilvastu

Location: Taulihawa, also known as Kapilavastu, is a municipality and administrative center of Kapilvastu District in Province No. 5 of southern Nepal.

Significance:Kapilvastu is arranged in Siddharthnagar locale of Uttar Pradesh. It lies a good ways off of roughly 27 km toward the south of Lumbini. Presently known as Piprahwa, it used to be the recent capital of the Shakya kingdom. Ruler Buddha was conceived in Kapilvastu, as King Shuddhodhana of the Shakya faction.

Best Time to Visit : October to April

History of Kapilvastu

The Shakya signifies 'Skilled', 'Capable' in Sanskrit. Shakya capital is known as Kapilavastu situated in Nepal in present-day. The well known ruler of the Shakya kingdom, Siddhartha Gautama established Buddhism in fifth century BCE. Today, the organization at Kapilavastu holds fast to the Constitution of India. Shakya capital (Kapilavastu) has a rich history and a few stories identified with confidence and accept are described here by local people. The accounts are hundreds of years old.

Attractions Of Kapilvastu

Kapilavastu Buddha Mahotsav: Visit the spot in the middle of December 29 and December 31 consistently. For a Buddhist devotee, these three days have a high significance in their life.
Stupa Complex: During the mid 1970s, this was established and announced as the archeological site.
Castle Site: During the unearthings in 1970's, the extra of the royal residence is accepted to be of King Shuddhodhan, Lord Buddha's dad.
Gorakhpur: This town is found 110kms from Kapilavastu. This spot has numerous notable Buddhist locales, Imambara and Dargah. Visiting the city will cause you to have faith in the trademark "solidarity in assorted variety".
Ayodhya: The city is viewed as the origin of Lord Ram. The city is situated at the banks of waterway Sarayu. It is one of the significant blessed spots of Hindus.

How to Reach Kapilvastu

By Air:The closest household air terminal is the Gorakhpur Airport. The Airport is well-associated with Delhi by flights. From the air terminal, Kapilavastu is simply 108kms away. Visitors will discover sumptuous cabs and private vehicles to reach Kapilavastu from the air terminal
By Rail: Naugarh is the closest railroad station which only 21 km away from Kapilavastu. There are transports and cabs very much associated with the railroad station.
By Road : From Lumbini, Kushinagar and Sravasti, sightseers can board the State run private transports or contract a taxi to arrive at the spot by street. From Lumbini, Kapilavastu is only a couple of minutes adventure contrasted with Kushinagar and Sravasti.

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