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...
(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...
The pilgrimage sites of Bhikhna Thori Pass, Rampurva, Lauriya Nandangarh, Lauriya Areraj and Kesariya (Kesaputta) along with numerous stupas (locally called dih) make Champaran...
Grdhrakuta Mountain (or Vultures peak) in Rajgir was Lord Buddha’s favourite retreat where he delivered many sermons and discourses. This is just outside of Rajgir and...
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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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....
‘’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...
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...
* 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 pilgrimage site of Rampurva is uniquely significant because this is only place where Emperor Ashok chose to construct two Dhamma Stambha (twin Ashokan...
