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Vaishali is one of the Eight Great Pilgrimage sites of Buddhism religion. Vaishali is deemed to be the embrace of people of two main religions of India which are Buddhism and Jainism. There are various places of Buddhist interest encompassing Ananda Stupa, Kutagarasala Vihara and Relic Stupa.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 14°C during night)Monsoon season - June to August
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Saraiya Bus Stand |
6.8 KM | 0612-2222011 |
 Saraiya Railway Station |
2.3 KM | 139 |
 Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport |
66.6 KM | 0612-2220683 |
Architecture
Ashokan Pillar - This Pillar was erected by Asoka 2,250 years ago. It is a complete monolithic pillar of highly polished sandstone surmounted by a lion capital. The height is 6.7 m above the ground with a considerable portion sunk underground over the years. Though devoid of inscription, it appears to be a part of the line of pillars that Asoka erected along his pilgrimage route from Pataliputra to Lumbini during 250-249 B.C. Around the Asokan Pillar at Kolhua are the ruins of many smaller brick stupas.
Relic Stupa - This is an open shelter with a dome-shaped roof. Inside it are the remains of a stupa, which was originally a mud structure with thin layers of cloddy clay, 25 feet in diameter. It appeared to have undergone enlargement in which burnt bricks were used, increasing its diameter to 40 feet. The original mud stupa was a very old one, believed to be Pre-Mauryan. From its primitive features and from the fact that a trench had been driven into its core in olden times, it is believed that this stupa is none other than the one erected by the Licchavis over their share of the relics of the Buddha. The trench was probably excavated by Ashoka to reach the relics, some of which, according to Hsuan Tsang, were left in their original position by Ashoka.
Coronation Tank - There is a sacred Coronation Tank near Relic stupa which is called as Abhishek Pushkarini. It is believed that the sacred water of the tank is used to sanctified the representatives of Vaishali.
Ashoka Stupa - Just near the Ashokan pillar are the ruins of the Asoka Stupa seen by Hsuan Tsang. The dome-shaped mound is 4.6 m high and has a diameter of 20 m. During excavation by Cunningham, a stone casket containing some relics of the Buddha was found enshrined beneath it. This site is a conducive place to offer puja, followed by walking or sitting meditation at the stupa.
Religious Significance
After leaving Kapilvastu and Lumbini, Gautama Buddha first visited Vaishali and got himself spiritual training from Ramaputra Udraka and Alara Kalama. After achieving Enlightenment, he visited Vaishali regularly. According to some legends, at some point of Vaishali suffered a great disaster like a shortage of food supply, the death of many citizens, and caused intestinal disease. The current prince at that time sent a request to King Bimbisara to persuade Lord Buddha to Vaishali. Gautama Buddha agreed to visit Vaishali after hearing Prince Mahali story. At that time, Lord Buddha was at Veluvana in Rajargrha. Gautama Buddha along with five hundred Buddhist monks started the journey to Vaishali. When he reached Vaishali, it is said that thunderstorms occurred and rain fell in torrents and evil spirits fled from Vaishali. The disciple Ananda after learning Ratana Sutta was ordered by Gautama Buddha to recite the sutta within the three walls of the city. And Gautama Buddha recited the sutta to people who were assembled by himself. After seven days of reciting the sutta, Lord Buddha left the city. In Vaishali, during his last visit to Vaishali on rainy season Gautama Buddha declared that the time of final departure from the world was near and he left Vaishali with his alms-bowl.
One of the great events that took place during the lifetime of Gautama Buddha was for the first time, women were inducted in the Sangha as Abhikshuni. And he also started inducting women Bhikshuni in the Sangha leaving his maternal Aunt Mahaprajapati in order. Once, the Buddha was staying in a mango grove of Ambapali, the chief courtesan of Vaishali, who invited him to a house dana, forestalling the Licchavi nobles who then offered her money in exchange for the invitation. But she politely declined their offer for she valued the dana more and after the meals even donated her mango grove to the Buddha and Sangha. The Buddha spent the last Vassa in Vesali where he relinquished the will to live at the Capala shrine. After the Mahaparinibbana, the Licchavis obtained a share of the Buddha’s relics from Kusinara and erected a grand stupa over the holy relics in Vaishali.
History
Vaishali is now an archeological site and was the capital city of the Licchavi Kingdom. Vaishali was a very rich as well as prosperous kingdom and believed to be inhabited by around seven thousand years ago and ruled by seven Rajas (kings) and each Raja possessed large palaces, pleasure grounds, and many advisors, and workers.
Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor who had his capital in Pataliputra, near Vaishali, raised a stupa in which he enshrined some of the Buddha’s relics and erected beside it an Ashokan column with a lion capital when he visited Vaishali during his pilgrimage to the holy places in 249 B.C. Fa Hsien visited Vaishali around 400 A.D. and mentioned the stupas built in its vicinity in honor of the Buddha. He also saw a stupa built at the site of the Second Council as well as a stupa built over half the remains of Ven. Ananda.
Hsuan Tsang, A Chinese traveler visited this site in 630 A.D. After Hsuan Tsang’s visit, the history of Vaishali remained blank for over twelve centuries. It lay in ruins unknown and unheard of until the late 19th century when Cunningham identified them.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:30 AM - 09:30 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
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| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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