Vaishali was also the centre of
the IInd Buddhist Council congregation, held after 100 years of Buddha’s
Parinirvana to discuss the ten points of Vinaya, the rule of conduct under
dispute.
At the excavted archaeological
site of Raja Vishal Ka Garh is an ancient parliament house, which indicates that
this republic flourisher in the 6th Century B.C.
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.
The excavations carried out in
Vaishali have brought to light Buddha Stupa I (4th Century B.C.) and
II, built in brick with a casket containing part of the ashes of Buddha.
The best time to visit :- The best
time to visit Vaishali is between October
to March
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By
Air |
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The nearest airport is
Patna |
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By
Train |
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The nearest railheads are Muzafarpur (36
kms) and Hajipur (35 kms). |
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By
Road |
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Linked by road to
Patna
(55 kms) |
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