Tourism in Bihar

Home >> Vaishali >> Ashokan Pillar

Ashokan Pillar

 

ashoha pillar vaishaliThe Lion Pillar at Kolhua was built by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate Buddha's last sermon. Made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone the pillar is surmounted by a bell shaped 18.3 m high capital. A life-size figure of a lion is placed on top of the pillar. There is a small tank here known as Ramkund.

Tourist Attractions in Vaishali

Tourist Attractions in Vaishali

 
© 2010 www.tourisminbihar.com   
Concern Infotech:
:WebSite Designer in Chennai