Strong Evidence Still Not Siwan in the Buddhist Circuit?
Historical and Archaeological evidence is giving indications of Siwan being a Buddhist site.
Still, the historical importance of Siwan is not getting enough prestige.
Surprising the country’s policy makers indifferent attitude towards Siwan
Even after the evidence, if there is any doubt, why is the research not being done?

Siwan. If this is not called the misfortune of Siwan, then what should be called? Historical and archaeological evidence indicates that Siwan is a Buddhist site, yet Siwan is not a part of the country’s famous Buddhist circuit. Local experts are saying that even after all the evidence, if there are doubts, then the fact should be confirmed by conducting research and excavation. But why is injustice being done to Siwan’s pride? Siwan should be declared a Buddhist site soon.
How ancient Kusinara is Siwan?
Dr Jagdishwar Pandey, Director of Kashi Prasad Jaiswal Research Institute, Patna, writes on page 125 of Sonalika that according to historians around the world, three sites have been identified as Kushinagar so far. First Kasia Uttar Pradesh, second Siwan and third Kushi village of Muzaffarpur. There is sufficient evidence of Siwan being the ancient Kushinara of Kishunpur. Researcher Shri Krishnakumar Singh in his book ‘Ancient Kushinar Ek Study’ states that the first evidence is that of Hiranyavati i.e. Sona river near Jiradei. The village Kishunpur near its western bank and three large stupas have been found in its vicinity, which are today known as Garh. Then the Hiran Stupa at Titira Tola Hirauri on the south-west bank of the Sona River and the presence of abundant black polished and gray pottery is also important evidence.
Strong indications of Hiuen Tsang’s travelogue
Researcher Mr. Singh writes in his book that if the travelogue of the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang is seriously considered, then everything described by him is available around Kishunpur, west of the Hiranyavati river in Siwan. The first three stupas built by Ashoka are Titira Bangra, Muiyagarh and Bhartui Garh respectively. There is abundant Buddhist pottery, Buddha statue and other ancient relics available here.
Itsing’s travelogues are also giving indications
The famous traveler Itsing also came to Kushinara in about 686 AD before returning to China after the death of Emperor Harshavardhana. The researcher Shri Singh tells in his book that the account of Kali Murti in the travel description of Itsing presents strong evidence of being the real Kushinara of Kishunpur of Siwan. On the north-east corner from Kishunpur village is the Muia Garh or the stronghold of Askmani Mai. Hindu and Muslim devotees keep coming here.
Pava means today’s serious evidence of papaur
Papaur village is located five kilometers northeast of Siwan. Researcher Mr. Singh tells in his book that it was first brought to light by the British historian Dr. Hoe Salt. He also discovered some Indo bacterial coins of copper. A large amount of pottery has also been found here. Excavations by the Department of Archeology in 2015 have found abundant evidence here. About 42 years ago, while plowing the field, a farmer had received two stone plaques on which there were pictures of a Buddhist monk.
Strong evidence of Siwan being a Buddhist site giving archaeological indications
Titir Stupa is located in Titira Tole Bangra of Jiradei block of Siwan district, which was excavated under the leadership of Assistant Archaeologist Shankar Sharma of Archaeological Survey of India, Patna Zone from 20, January 2018 to 20, February 2018, in which abundant archaeological Evidence found. Such as mbpw, gray pottery, dozens of terracotta figurines, stamps, terracotta toys, incense, chilam, small stupa-like cover made of yellow clay, glass tablet, small inscription (on which something is inscribed in a script) from Mauryan brick Along with the built pillar, in the course of investigation, the remains of the building made of mixed bricks of Maurya, Kushan and Gupta period and the foundation of two hundred feet long wall and 30 feet long 4 feet wide wall were found.
Surprised that Siwan is not a Buddhist site
Mr. Laliteshwar Kumar, a founding member of the Titir Stupa Development Mission, points out that it is surprising that Siwan is not a part of the Buddhist circuit, despite such strong evidence. This is a grave injustice to Sivan’s saga. Educationist Shri Ganesh Dutta Pathak also says that in spite of sufficient evidence, if there is any doubt, then the government should get the research done. But the government should make immediate efforts so that Siwan can be marked on the tourist map of India as soon as possible. As soon as Siwan is declared a Buddhist site, a large number of domestic and foreign tourists will start coming here. Due to which the picture of the district itself will change. Local youth Ankit Mishra tells that Siwan’s past can become a pride for the future. Everyone should try for this. Efforts should be made at all levels to include Siwan in the famous Buddhist circuit of the country.