Kushinagar, Jan. 30 -- Queen Chao Khun Phra Sineenat Bilaskalayani, the Royal Noble Consort of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, visited Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh to offer prayers at prominent Buddhist religious sites, including the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Chaitra Mukut Vandan Sthal.

The visit formed part of her wider pilgrimage to important locations connected with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha.

The Royal Noble Consort arrived at the Mahaparinirvana Temple, a site of immense significance in Buddhism as it marks the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.

She later proceeded to Chaitra Mukut Vandan Sthal, where Buddhist traditions believe the Buddha's crown was ceremonially placed. At both locations, she perf...