The first Buddhist council was held in Saptaparni cave Rajgir (Rajagriha) in 483 BCE under the patronage of King Ajatashatru shortly after the demise of...
Ratanpurwa in Kaimur Hills Bihar is the site of Ashokan Minor Rock Edict (MRE) No. 1. This was discovered in 2009 by Devi Dayal Maurya. In the inscription, Emperor...
Located near the top of the Kimur Range, this is the site of Ashokan Minor Rock Edict (MRE). No. 1. In the edict, Emperor Ashoka has used the...
The rock cut caves on Barabar Hills (originally called Khalatika Mountain) were built by Emperor Ashoka for Ajivikas.
IMPORTANCE: Barabar Caves were built by Emperor Ashoka....
Kukkutarama monastery was situated in Patliputra and had support and patronage of Emperor Ashoka. Third Buddhist Coulcil was held in this monastery. In his...
‘’Among famous places, busy marts, and emporiums, Patliputra will be the greatest, but three perils will threaten it, fire, water and the internal strife’’ said...
Sujata stupa is dedicated to the milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Lord Buddha paving way for adoption of middle path....
Mocharim village near Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya derives its name after naga Mucalinda who is believed to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was...
Bakraur village was the home of milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Buddha ending years of fasting and asceticism thus paving way...
Known as Uruvela during Buddha’s time, Bodh Gaya is the most holy and sacred pilgrimage site because this is where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment...
