Project NCF
Development of infrastructure facilities at the Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua, Bihar
Founders / Partners |
Archaeological Survey of India National Culture Fund- Indian Oil Foundation / Indian Oil Corporation |
Project Name |
Development of infrastructure facilities at the Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua, Bihar |
MOU Signed on | 2021 |
Project Description |
Ashokan Pillar is a historical monument located at Kolhua in Vaishali, Bihar and is situated inside the Vaishali Archaeological Ruins complex. The pillar holds great significance for Buddhists as it is the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon and announcement of his approaching nirvana. The pillar is preserved with utmost perfection and is still intact. It is one of the earliest six monolithic pillars erected by Ashoka.
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Complete Year | 2021 |
Category | Tangible |
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