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...
Kukkutarama monastery was situated in Patliputra and had support and patronage of Emperor Ashoka. Third Buddhist Coulcil was held in this monastery. In his...
(Vesali, Vesālī, Vesāli, Veshali, Veśālī)
Lord Buddha visited Vaishali thrice and spent long time here. The famous Ratana Sutra was delivered by the Lord in Vaishali. Towards the end...
Uddaka Rāmaputta, Siddarth’s second teacher (after Alara Kalama of Kesaputta) lived and taught in Rājagaha (Rajgir) which was capital city of Magadh empire under the reign of...
Sujata stupa is dedicated to the milkmaid Sujata who had fed milk and rice to Lord Buddha paving way for adoption of middle path....
Buddha is said to have received treatment at Jivakarama Vihara or monastery (near Rajgir just below Vulture Peak) after having been injured by Devadatta.
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* Lauriya Nandangarh and Lauriya Areraj are two different holy pilgrimage sites about 60 km apart in West and East Champaran districts respectively; both sites...
The holiest Hindu-Buddhist pilgrimage sites associated with the most significant events in the life of Lord Buddha and Ashoka the great, in Champaran (Bhikhna...
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....
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...
