Tourist Place in Kapilavastu
| Location: | Kapilavastu, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 45°C,47°C; Winter:27°C, 28°C |
STD Code:
| 05544 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
Attractions:
| Stupa complex, Palace Site |
Language:
| Hindi, Urdu |
Stupa complex is the main archaeological site which was discovered during excavations in 1973-74. The seals and inscriptions over the lid of the pot discovered read "Om Deoputra Vihare Kapilvastu Bhikschu Mahasanghasa" and "Om Deoputra Vihare Kapilvastu Bhikschu Sanghasa".
Palace Site is a place where the ruins of the palace of King Shuddhodhan, father of Prince Gautama (Lord Buddha) are excavated by Dr. K.M. Srivastava. It is said that Lord Buddha has spent his first 29 years of life at this palace.