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Kesaria

 

Two miles in the south stands a lofty brick mound copped by a solid brick tower of considerable size which itself is a remains of a Buddhist stupa.The mound itself is a ruined circumference at its base while the stupa which is in ruins, a diameter of 68ft atits base and a total height of 51/2 ft.

Originally it was crowned by pinnacle which must have stood 80 or 90 ft above the ground, dating back to AD 200 to 700 and that it was built upon the ruins of a much older and larger stupa.This ancient monument is known to the people as the deora of Raja Bon who is said to have been one of the five supreme Emperors of India. This story has been recorded by Hiuen Tsiang according to whose account this stupa was referred to a Chakaravarty Raja by the Buddhist of the 7th century.

This stupa is infact one of the many memorable stupa in the life of Lord Buddha.

How to reach

  • Nearest Railhead: Kesaria (N.E Railways)
  • Nearest Airport : 150 kms
  • By road
    • 54 kms from Motihari
    • 22 kms from Chakiya
    • 75 kms from Muzzaffarpur
  • Where to Stay :Private hotels,dharamshalas available at Motihari on moderate charges and at hotel Likshwi Vihara in Muzaffarpur.