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In Lord Buddha's Footsteps in Bihar

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India is the birth place of many world-renowned religions that include, among others, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. All these religions, at one time or the other, found conducive environments in Bihar, one of the northern states of India. In fact, Bihar proved to be the most perfect state for the continued and sustained growth and Buddhism and Jainism. Actually, more than half of the total Buddhist and Jainism spots of India are in Bihar. Much like Lord Mahavaira, the founder of Jainism, Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, had taken special liking to the serene and holy environments of Bihar. This helped Buddhism strike deep roots in the state. No wonder, Bihar, has the highest number of Buddhist sites in India and the world-renowned Buddhist Nalanda University is in Bihar. Bihar Buddhist Sites Even though the entire Bihar is a big monastery (Bihar gets is name from vihara that means monastry) with several Buddhist sites and impressive Buddhist ruins, the leading Buddhi...
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Bihar on the Fast Track

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If you were to go to Bihar and ask the people about Bihar, almost all of them would say that Bihar is being victimized by the central government for not able to contribute towards the Indian economy and therefore Bihar has received a step brotherly treatment. Now if one where to ask someone not from the place they would reply that Bihar is the Wild West; a place you don't want to go. Now if the same question is asked to very proud Indians, most of them would reply to you irrespective they belong to Bihar or not that it is the essence of India, the core of what India is, the place where Buddha the founder of Buddhism lived and preached, the holy place for Both Sikhs, Hindus and Jains alike. All of these answers are correct. If we were to look why the Central Government has treated Bihar badly? The reality is that it hasn't, Bihar has received central development fund even though it has not contributed towards the global economy in the past 10 years as it should have been takin...
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Travel to Rajgir – One of the Most Important Tourist Destinations of India

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Once the ancient capital of mighty Magadh Empire, Rajgir , Bihar is today one of the most important tourist destinations of India . It is an accepted beautiful health resort of India with 36 km of wildlife sanctuaries. In a ncient time, this small but beautiful hill town of Rajgir was called Rajgrih meaning the Home of Royalty. View of Venu Vana Located at the very short distance of 15 km from Nalanda (globally famous for the Ruins of Nalanda University), Rajgir has a lot of attractions to offer its visitors. Architecturally beautiful temples & mesenteries, lush green forests, lively hills, adventure & sports, beautiful landscapes, etc are the prime features of tours to Rajgir , India . Rajgir Ropeway Rajgir is an important pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. During your Rajgir, Bihar tours you will have wonderful opportunity to see and visit several Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples. This is Rajgir where Lord Buddha spent 12 years of his life...
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Buddhist Destinations in India

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When we talk about important Buddhist destinations in India , the first name strikes our mind is, undoubtedly, Bihar . There are a number of Buddhist destinations in Bihar , such as Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, etc. Bodhgaya is one of the four holy pilgrimage destinations in Buddhism. It was here that a prince (Sidharth) came in search of the truth and attained enlightenment and became famous as Lord Buddha. During your Bihar , India tours and travel you will have wonderful opportunity to see a number of Buddhist attractions. Welcome to Bihar , India . Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India
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Rajgir: One of the most important tourist destinations of India

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Rajgir is a beautiful city in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar . The city of Rajgir (formerly known as Rajagriha – the house of kings) was the first capital of the empire of Magadha . Situated at the distance of just 15 km from Nalanda, it is one of the most important tourist destinations of I ndia with breathtaking scenic beauty, temples and monasteries. It is a hill town having lush green landscapes and pleasant climate which make it a perfect tourist destination. It is the place which has been associated with three major religions of India – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. While you will travel to Rajgir – the home of Royalty – you will have wonderful opportunity to see some Buddhist monasteries and Jain temples. The city is also considered as one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage centers of India . Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir, Bihar There are a lot of options for tourism in this hill town. The city is famous for its verdant hills with breathtaking scenic be...
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About Bihar

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Bihar is one of the most famous states of India . It is globally known for its culture, tradition, people, agriculture, fairs, festivals, and off course its sweet Bihari Language. Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Magdhi, Maithili are the primary languages of Bihar . Bihar ‘the land of farmers’ lies along the eastern Gangetic Plains in North India and it is spreading the fragrance of soil globally through its rich culture. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya Bihar is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south, West Bengal to the east, and has an international boarder with Nepal to the north. Bihar is known for its rich culture and tradition which can be seen in its fairs & festivals and village life. The state has been associated with many of legends like Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira, Emperor Ashoka, Ayryabhatta, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Babu Kunwar Singh, Dr Anugrah Narayan Singh, Guru Govind Singh, etc. Madhubani Painting, Bihar Bihar has been the seat of many dynastie...
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