Vaishali

Vaishali is a small village surrounded by banana, mango groves and rice fields. Excavations in the area have brought to light an impressive historical past. The epic Ramayana tells the story of the heroic King Vishal who ruled here. Vaishali has emerged as a historical and scenic place, associated with Buddha and Jain Tirthankars as it is considered to be the birthplace of Jain Tirthankar, Mahavira, by the Swetambar sect of Jains. Lord Buddha visited Vaishali frequently and at Kolhua, close by, preached his last sermon, which also adds to the historical importance of the place. A hundred years after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha - Vaishali hosted the second great Buddhist council. Two stupas were erected to commemorate this event. Vaishali is then twice blessed and remains an important pilgrim center for both Buddhists and Jains, attracting also historians foraging for the past. Area Code: 6225