Kapilavastu - Kapilavastu, also called Piprahwa is situated 148 km from Kushinagar and is an important Buddhist pilgrimage. Kapilavastu was the ancient capital of the Sakya clan ruled by Gautama Buddha's father. This is the city where prince Siddhartha (Gautam Buddha) spent his childhood. The place holds significant value for Buddhist pilgrims and has several Stupas. In fact archaeological excavations have revealed stone caskets containing relics believed to be that of Buddha's.

On this holy day, Buddha was born as Siddharta Gautam in Kapilavastu in around 563 B.C, got supreme enlightenment at the age of 35 (528 BC) and finally attained nirvana at the age of 80 (483 B.C) at Kushinagar. This festival is celebrated in all monasteries and offices of the Buddhist religious organisations as well as various educational institutions. Recitation of the sacred verses from Triputak and breaking of fast by the monks, mass prayers, blood donation, sangadana, discussion, panchashilla and pradip puja are the other highlights of the programmes held on this day.