Vasu Vihara
ভাসু বিহার
Two Buddhist monasteries and a temple ruin in the countryside west of Mahasthan. A monastery recorded by Xuanzang may have stood here.
Vasu Vihara (also known as Narapatir Dhap) lies in a village about 6 km northwest of Mahasthangarh. Excavations uncovered the brick foundations of two square Buddhist monasteries and a cross-shaped temple, dating to around the 7th–8th centuries, along with many terracotta plaques and bronze images. Scholars suggest this may be the Bhashava Sangharama of the Pundravardhana kingdom recorded by Xuanzang in the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions. The site is surrounded by fields and rarely visited, so it suits those interested in Buddhist history. Entry is free. The roads are narrow, so it is best to hire an e-rickshaw from Mahasthan. The round trip takes about an hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bihar Dhap
- Mahasthangarh
- Mahasthan Archaeological Museum
- Govinda Bhita
- Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar
- Gokul Medh
- Mohammed Ali Palace Museum
- Jogir Bhaban