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About Vaishali Vaishali has emerged as a historical and scenic place, associated with Buddha and Jain Tirthankars. It is considered to be the birthplace of Jain Tirthankar, Mahavira, by the Swetambar sect of Jains.The town derives its name from King Vishal, whose heroic deeds are narrated in the Hindu epic Ramayana. It was here that Buddha preached his last sermon and announced his approaching Nirvana. It is the worldps first democracy with a duly elected council - Vajji.
| Area: | 52.0 Sq. Kms
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| Best Time to Visit: | October to March
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| Climate: | As in other places in upper Gangetic plain, Vaishali has an extreme climate. It is very hot in summer and very cold in winter.
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| Main Languages: | Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri and English
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| Population: | 25,000
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| Temperature: | Summer - Max: 44oC Min: 21oC
Winter - Max: 23oC Min: 6oC
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Bawan Pokhar Temple
An old temple built in the Pala period stands on the northern bank of a tank known as Bawan Pokhar where a large number of Hindu deities are enshrined at one place and worshipped together.
The Harikatora Temple is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, Shiva's son and commander-in-chief of the armies of the Gods. The Bawan Pokhar temple houses a rich collection of black basalt images dating back to the Gupta and Pala period. Both temples, although still worshipped, are partly in ruin.. Others : Behind the Bawan Pokhar temple is a Jain temple famous for the image of the Tirthankar. TOP
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Chaumukhi Mahadeva
A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a lingam built of black stone with four faces of Lord Shiva carved on it.
This black basalt, four-headed shivalingam called Chaumukhi Mahadeva was discovered when a reservoir was being dug.. Others : Vaishali is famous for Amrapali, the beautiful dancer and courtesan of Vaishali, who offered Buddha a mango orchard and impressed by his teachings became a nun (Bhikshu) in turn. TOP
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Kundanpur
It was the birthplace of the Jain Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira born over 2550 years ago. Mahavir is said to have spent the first 22 years of his life here.. Location : 4 kms. from Vaishali TOP
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