About Birla Temple :
Birla Hindu Temple, the shiva temple, is founded by Birla Group at the nirvana site of Gautama Buddha. At the main site a marble statue of lord Shiva sitting in an erect posture on tiger flash cushion. The ‘dhyana posture’ he is sitting in, is termed to be the position in which the communion of thou soul (Jivatma) to thy soul (parmatma) is possible.
The temple also provides accommodation for Hindu Buddhist tourist on very nominal rates. A dormitory is also specially made for Indian Buddhist tourists available at cheapest rates.
General Information about
Location: Kushinagar
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
Visiting Hours : Sunrise to Sunset
How to Reach
By Air:
The nearest airport from Kushinagar is Varanasi; several airlines operate regular flights to connect Varanasi to Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Patna.
By Road:
A good network of roads connects Kushinagar to other parts of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur (51 km), Sravasti (254 km), and Sarnath (266 km) and Agra (680 km) are linked to Kushinagar by road.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station from Kushinagar is Gorakhpur, which is an important railhead in Uttar Pradesh. Regular trains network Gorakhpur with major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi. One can reach Gorakhpur and Kushinagar in turn, from any part of the country by rail.