VAISHALI

Main Deity- Nearly 16 inch high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavira in the Padmasana Posture.

History- This temple has a very ancient, impressive and glorious history. It is connected with Bhagawan Mahavira. This is the place of the three Kalyanakas (events beneficent the world) - chyavan, birth of diksa of Mahavir, according to the Digambar belief. Once in the past, the city of Vaishali was very prosperous. The Lichchhvi dynasty was chiefly in power. They were believed to be Kshtriyas of the Jnatruvamsha. They had faith in Bhagawan Mahavir. History says that the King of the Magadh was defeated by the King of Vaishali. The son of Shrenik- ajatshatru caused a split in the Vaishali Sangha and invaded it and killed king Chetakof Vaishali, the King of Vaishali. The glory of the city of Vaishali came to an end. It was nearly 2000 years old. The anicient name of this place is Kundgram (Vasukund) . The 2 Bighas area is never ploughed as a mark of respect.The Govt. of Bihar established the Prakrit Jainological and Ahinsa Research Sansthan. In the whole of India, this institute, the only one of its type, has a distinct place. It tells the glorious story of the city of Vaishali. This city of Vaishali, which has seen many ups and downs, is full of many ancient ruins which are really handsome. Here is a museum of the archeological department of the Govt. of India. The ancient idols and ruins are well preserved. The village Kammal Chahra where the Bhagwan Mahavira had his first Aahar is worth visiting. The famous Ashok pillar is also here.

Guidance- It is outside the Vaishali town. The nearest railway station of Muzzafarpur - Hajipur is at a distance of 35 kilometers from the temple. Bus service and private vehicles are available. The Tourism Information center of the department of tourism of the Govt. of India is situated at this place for guiding the tourists.

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