Ashoka Pillar, Chhapra, Bihar India

The famous Ashoka Pillar is located about 33 km from chapra (5 km from Maker Village). This is the place where Lord Buddha made his 13th stop on his way to attaining nirvana. He converted Amrapali, a local courtesan and powerful prostitute, into a saint. This is now a major tourist attraction for Buddhists and is well maintained by the archaeological survey of India. At Chirand near chapra, ancient bones were found and are placed in the chapra Museum. It is famous for King Maurayadhwaj, who was ready to sacrifice his only son to Vaman Avatar Lord Vishnu. 

The pillar is at a distance of 33 kilometers from Chhapra. It was at this place that Lord Buddha made a stop while on his journey to nirvana. The place is also associated with the conversion of a courtesan into a saint by Buddha. Today, it is visited by a large number of Buddhist followers from several parts of country.