About Vaishali
Vashali
is a small village in the state of Bihar but the excavations in the area
have earned the village a world-wide repute. The place is named after the
king Vishal, who ruled here in the olden days. The great Hindu epic Ramayana
has reference to the king and the stories of his bravado. The place takes
pride in its surroundings of banana and mango groves and its scenic rice
fields. Thousands of Buddhists and Jains arrive here as the village of
Vaishali is a popular pilgrimage centre in the state of Bihar. Vaishali is
privileged to be the site where Lord Budhha delivered his last sermon. And
it is even the birthplace of the Jain Tirathankar Mahavira. The place
attracts both the Buddhists and the Jains alike. Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri
and English are the main languages of the village.
Climate
Vaishali faces extremes of temperature. Summers are very hot and the
temperature shoots up to a maximum of 45 degrees centigrade. Winters are
very cold and during the season the temperature drops down to a minimum of 6
degrees. The best time to visit Vaishali is from October to March.
Major Attractions
» Ashokan Pillar - The Ashokan Pillar was erected by
the Buddhist emperor Ashoka. The pillar is made of a single piece of red
sandstone. Atop the pillar is a full-size image of a lion. A small tank
called Ramkund is also located near the pillar. This pillar stands to
commemorate the last sermon delivered by Lord Buddha.
» Buddha Stupa I & II - The Stupas are in a
state of dilapidation. The exterior of the Buddhist Stupa I is a plane
surface. Here, enshrined in a stone casket, are the sacred remains of Lord
Buddha.
» Abhishek Pushkarn - Abhishek Pushkarn or the
Coronation Tank is considered to be a very sacred place. The water of the
tank is held in high esteem by one and all. The Lichchavi Stupa was also
located here.
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Bawan Pokhar Temple - The Bawan Temple stands on the northern bank
of Bawan Pokhar. The temple was built in the Pala period and enshrines
exquisite images of numerous Hindu gods.
North
India States
