Vaishali
Vaishali
Vaishali today is a small village surrounded by banana and mango groves as well as rice fields,
Historians maintain that one of the world’s first democratic republics with an elected assembly of representatives flourished here in the 6th century B.C. in the time of the Vajjis and the Lichchavis. And while Pataliputra, capital of the Mauryas and the Guptas, held political sway over the Gangetic plain, Vaishali was the center for trade and industry, On the outskirts of Vaishali stood the grand double storied Buddhist monastery. Buddha often discoursed here. He extended spiritual enfranchisement to women by admitting them to the Holy Order which was founded here.
Near Vaishali
More to see around Bihar.
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Ashokan Pillar
The Pillar at Kolhua, was built by Emperor Ashoka. It is made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by bell shaped capital, 18.3m. high.
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Bodhgaya
Thus Buddhism was born here under the Peepal Tree. The Prince had been wandering in search of supreme peace for long six years hither and thither.
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Bodhi Tree
The present Bodhi Tree is probably the fifth succession of the original tree under which the Buddha had attained enlightenment.
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Mahabodhi Temple
which symbolise sovereignty of religion. Four towers on its four corners rise gracefully giving the holy structure a poise and balance.
