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.
It was also a rich center for trade and industry and is currently home to museums showcasing some of the archaeological remains discovered in the place. The sixth in the series of the Vishwa Shanti Stupas has been erected here as well on one side of the lake.
Vaishali is a significant place of Bihar for this place plays an important role of Buddhism and Jainism. There are two stupas in Vaishali, which, according to Buddhist literature, enshrined Lord Buddha’s ashes.
The Founder of Jainism, the Lord Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara who was born and stayed for a considerable period of time at Vaishali. The tourist attractions of Vaishali can be found through map of Vaishali.
To name some of the must see attractions are Budha Stupa –I, Ashokan Pillar, Budha Stupa –II, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Abhiskek Pushkarn, Kundalpur, Peace Pagoda, Shanti Stupa, Fort of King Vishal, etc. Other than these attractions for which Vaishali is well known, Vaishali was once an important center of trade and commerce in ancient times. |
