October 22, 2010 by bihar
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As long ago as the 6th century BC, Vaishali was the capital of a republic. it is credited with being the world's first republic to have elected member of an assembly. Mahavira, the founder of jainism, was born here, and the Buddha preached his last sermon here. It also has a small musuem. Regular bus services connect Vaishali to Patna (55 km). Nearest railheads are Hajipur (35 km) and Muzaffarpur (36 km). Nearest airport is Patna.
Ashokan Pillar
The Lion Pillar at Kolhua, was built by... Read full post
October 22, 2010 by bihar
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culture, districts, history, tourism
Founded in the 5th century BC, Nalanda was one of the world's great universities and an important Buddhist centre. When renowned chinese scholar and traveller Hieun Tsang visited Nalanda between
685BC and 762BC, 10,000 monks and students resided here. Nalanda was frequently visited by Lord mahavira and lord Buddha in the 6th century BC. Patna, 90 km away is the nearest airport. Nalanda can be reached by rail and road from other major towns of Bihar.Nalanda university archaeological... Read full post
October 21, 2010 by bihar
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touris, bodh gaya, bodhgaya, piligrim
piligrim destinations, religion, tourism
Bodh Gaya or Bodhgaya is a religious place in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place of Gautama Buddha's attainment of Enlightenment.
Historically, it was known as the Bodhimanda (ground around the Bodhi-tree), Uruvela, Sambodhi, Vajrasana and Mahabodhi.(1) The name Bodh Gaya did not come into use until the 18th century. The main monastery of Bodhgaya used to be called the Bodhimanda-vihara (Pali). Now it is called the Mahabodhi Temple.For Buddhists,... Read full post
October 1, 2010 by bihar
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October 1, 2010 by bihar
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