Vaishali is a place of special significance to avid Buddhist believers. In Kolua, the first preaching suggesting that Buddha's departure from this world was imminent, and later King Ashoka erected a huge stone pillar here to commemorate Buddha's final preaching. It is also the place where the second Buddhist conference was held 100 years after the death of Buddha, where the ten points of Vinaya (Ritsuzo) were discussed.
Vaishali is also said to be the first republic in the world to be governed by elected representatives. The former Parliament building, Raja Vishal Kagar, was excavated and its appearance is reminiscent of the republic that flourished here in the 6th century BC.
Vaishali is also famous as the place where Amrapari, a brilliant dancer and prostitute, lived. Amrapari is said to have advanced the mango garden to Buddha and later became a nun after being impressed by the teachings of Buddha.
King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty built many Ashoka pillars in the governing Magadha. However, there are few originals that have been around 2300 years old. A lion sits on the pillar facing the stupa. There are many consecration stupas around. It is said that this is also the location of the Jikaku Auditorium where Buddha preached the law.
the ruins of the stupa, the brick first and second stupas (4th century BC) have been excavated, with a part of the stupa (Buddha's ashes) in the coffin.
Other historic sites include Chaumky Mahadeva, with the four faces of Lord Shiva carved in the shape of a penis, the Bawan Pakar Temple, which worships many Hindu deities in one place, and the Kings of the Richavi Dynasty. There is a pond that was bathed before the ceremony, and a small but vitality museum that exhibits the handicrafts of the area.
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