Uttar Pradesh
Tourist Place in Vaishali
| Location: | Vaishali, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 44°C,21°C; Winter:23°C, 6°C |
| STD Code: | 06225 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Bawan Pokhar Temple, Budha Stupa - I, Budha Stupa-II, Vaishali Museum, Kundalpur |
| Language: | Hindi, Vajjika, Maithili, English |
Bawan Pokhar Temple
Vaishali was not only associated with Buddhist and Jain religion but also Hinduism. The later kings of Pal dynasty built the beautiful Bawan Pokhar temple which houses numerous Hindu god and goddesses. Being located on the bank of Bawan Pond it derived its name Bawan Pokhar Temple.
Budha Stupa - I
Budha stupa Ц I is one of the eighth sacred ashes of the Lord Buddha were enshrined in the Buddha Stupa I in a stone casket. The exterior of the Stupa is now in a decaying condition and it has a plain surface.
Budha Stupa-II
The numbering of these stupas has been done on the basis of their time of excavation. This stupa was excavated in the year 1958 and post-excavation archeologists found that this too enshrined a casket which contained the ashes of the Lord Buddha. Now in dilapidated form, it attracts tourists particularly Buddhists from all over the world for its historical link with Lord Buddha.
Vaishali Museum
Vaishali is known for its rich heritage. The excavation of various sites in and around Vaishali has yielded many relics and artifacts. To keep safe these artifacts, Archeological Survey of India has established a museum here called Vaishali Museum.
Kundalpur
Kundalpur is the birth place of Lord Mahavira and is at a distance of 4Km from Vaishali. It is believed that the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira was born over 2550 years ago. Lord Mahavira is said to have spent the first 22 years of his life here.
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