
03/09/2025
The Kesariya Buddhist Stupa is located in the East Champaran district of Bihar. It is considered the tallest and largest Buddhist stupa in the world.
Situated about 110 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar, this stupa holds the distinction of being the tallest Buddhist stupa in the world.
The Kesariya Stupa was originally built in the 3rd century BCE by Emperor Ashoka the Great. Later, during the Gupta Empire and under other dynasties, it was further expanded and renovated.
This stupa is also deeply connected with the life of Lord Buddha. It is believed that when Lord Buddha was on his way to Kushinagar, he stayed at Kesariya for a day.