Vaishali, the small village in Bihar, lies steeped in history and legend. The place finds mention even in the Ramayana, when king Vishala ruled the region.

The land reached its zenith during the Maurya rule. The glorious past comes alive as you travel to Vaishali through the crumbling remains of Stupas and pillars and ancient buildings.

A travel to Vaishali would take you to a land where the first republic had taken shape even before Christ's birth. Visit the Abhishek Pushkarni where elected representatives were coronated and the Raja Vishal ka Garh where they assembled to discuss about the administration.

The Buddhists from across the globe come in pilgrimage travel to Vaishali since the land has a pride of place in Buddhism. You would be drawn to famous Ashokan Pillar as you travel to Vaishali.

This was erected by Mauryan empire Ashoka the Great to commemorate Lord Buddha's last sermon announcing his imminent Nirvana. Two of its Stupas enshrine the ashes of the prophet.

The land remains twice blessed by virtue of Lord Mahavir's (a Jain prophet) birth here.

Do not forget to visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa as you travel to Vaishali. The Buddha Vihara Society founded the monument in desire of peace and harmony in world.


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