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Ashokan
Pillar
The Lion Pillar at Kolhua, was built by Emperor Ashoka. It is made
of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by
a bell shaped capital, 18.3 m.high. A life size figure of a lion
is placed on top of the pillar. There is a small tank here known
as Ramkund.
Bawan Pokhar Temple
An old temple built in the Pala period stands on the northern bank of a tank
known as Bawan Pakhar and enshrines beautiful images of several Hindu gods.
Buddha Stupa - I
The exterior of this stupa which is now in a dilapidated condition has a plain
surface. One eighth of the sacred ashes of the Lord Buddha were enshrined here
in a stone casket.
Buddha Stupa - II
Excavation at this site in 1958 led to the discovery of another casket containing
the ashes of the Lord Buddha.
Raja Vishal Ka Garh
A huge mound with a circumference about one Kilometre and walls nearly 2 m high
with a 43 m wide moat around them, is said to be the ancient parliament house.
Over seven thousand representatives of the federal assembly gathered here to
legislate and discuss the problems of the day.
Shanti Stupa
On the south bank of the Coronation Tank built by Buddh Vihar Society.
Kundupur (Birth place of Lord Mahavira)
4 km. It is believed that the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavir was born over 2550
years ago. Mahavir is said to have spent the first 22 years of his life here.
Coronation Tank
Coronation Tank or Abhishekh Pushkarni, its water were believed to be sacred
in the old days and all of Vaishali's elected representatives were anointed here
before their swearing in.
Excursions
Patna
55 km. Turning over the pages of early Indian history one comes across the name
of the pre-eminent city of Pataliputra. Located at the site where Patna is today,
this city saw the rise and fall of India's first major Kingdoms. Third Buddhist
Council was held here.
Other Attractions
Vaishali Mahotsava
Vaishali Mahotsava is held to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Jain Tirthankar,
Lord Mahavir on the full moon day of the month of "Vaishakh" (mid-April).
Sonepur Fair
35 km. Sonepur situated on the confluence of river Ganga and Gandak, hosts perhaps
Asia's biggest animal fair, from Kartik full moon day (Oct./Nov.). The fair lasts
for almost a fotnight. Millions of visitors come to this typical fair.
