The Vaishali Dialogues is an initiative by the youths of Vaishali to bring back its glory and make the golden historic hymns echo to this world.
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Vaishali, situated in Vaishali district in Bihar, is believed to be the world’s first republic and is currently an archaeological site in India. Vaishali derives its name from son of Ikshwaku queen Alambusha, King Vishala, whose heroic deeds find a reference in the Mahabharata.
Various references to Vaishali can be traced in texts of both Jainism and Buddhism. Vaishali was established in 6th century BCE as a republic, i.e., before the birth of Gautam Buddha, thereby making it the world’s first republic.
It is also the home of Amrapali, who was a great courtesan and appears in Buddhist literature and many folktales. She is also credited in developing the city and making it prosperous.
Vaishali is strongly connected with Lord Mahavira of Jainism, who was born on the outskirts of Vaishali around 2550 years ago. He lived in this place until the age of 22. The city is also prominent for where Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his Parinirvana.
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