Abhishek Pushkarini
अभिषेक पुष्करिणी
An ancient tank where, according to tradition, the Licchavi Republic anointed its newly chosen leaders with sacred water. The white Peace Stupa is reflected in its waters.
Abhishek Pushkarini, also known as the Coronation Tank, is said to be where the ancient Licchavi Republic, regarded as one of the world's earliest republics, performed a water-anointing coronation for each newly elected leader. The water is therefore considered sacred. Today it is a rectangular pool with brick-lined banks. The Relic Stupa stands on the north bank, the newly built Buddha Samyak Darshan memorial stands to the east, and the white World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa) lies to the southwest. In the evening, the towers are beautifully reflected in the water. Admission is free, and walking around the pool takes about 20 minutes. It can be linked with other sites nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vaishali Archaeological Museum
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Vaishali
- Relic Stupa of Vaishali
- Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa
- Raja Vishal ka Garh
- Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua
- Kesaria Stupa