About Padrauna
Padrauna is a city and district headquarter of Kushinagar in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Its ancient name was Pava where Lord Buddha took his last meal. It is the place where Lord Rama spent a few days of his life. After passing from Padrauna, Lord Rama reached at Ramkola where he made a hut with his wife Sita and younger brother Lakshman to stay. Padrauna is also the place of ancient Malla Kshatriyas who were following a democratic form of government from their Santhagara.It is situated 21 kilometers east of Kushinagar town.