Maps of India
City Map of Vaishali - Bihar
The historically noteworthy and spiritually unqualified Vaishali lies on the left bank of the Gandak river. Commemorating the Lord Buddha's last sermon is the famous lion pillar, erected by Emperor Ashoka. Jainism also has its origin in Vaishali since the Lord Mahavir was born on the outskirts of the city. These facts make the city twice blessed and an important pilgrim center for Buddhists and Jains.
Today, Vaishali is only a small village surrounded by banana, rice fields and mango groves. What makes it tick to tourists is its historical past. It's also believed by historians that one of the world's first republics flourished here. |
