Charumati is the name of the saintly daughter of Emperor Ashok. Just as Prince Mahindra, son of King Ashok, who later became enlightened and got Arhathood, worked to spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Charumati too is highly revered in Nepal for her contribution to Buddhism in Nepal. She is believed to have accompanied her father on a visit to Nepal. Although historical evidence of their visit is in question, there are many monuments in Nepal to reminiscent of Emperor Ashok and Charumati. E.g. the Ashok Pillar of Lumbini; four big Ashok Stupas of Patan; and, the Charumati Vihar of Kathmandu.
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