Benefits of Forests to Society – This photo was taken at the entrance of Venuvan at Rajgir in Bihar. Venuvan or Bamboos Grove was gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisar as a residence.
Benefits of Forests to Society
Sone Bhandar – Constructed in 3rd or 4th Century A.D.
The great Jain sage Vairadeva ji got the two caves constructed in the 3rd or 4th century A.D. These caves were meant for meditation. According to legend, these caves were King Bimbisar’s treasury. Hence, these are …
Battle Ground of Jarasandh
Jarasandh Ka Akhara is approx. one km from Son Bhandar Caves.
A Brief History of Bimbisar Jail
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Bimbisar Jail – Excavated by Sir Alexander Cunningham in 1861
Bimbisar Jail is near Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Characters situated at Udayagiri Hills few km away from Rajgir. The one that you see far on top of the mountain is known as Gridhkuta mountain. …
Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Characters (Udayagiri Hills)
This Archeological area indicates some parts of Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Inscriptions. These Shell Inscriptions, which have been found in many places in Rajgir and Northern India, have not yet been deciphered. Probably these …
Distance of Tourist Places from Rajgir
(Distance in Kms) Vishwa Shanti Stupa & other Tourism Sites of Rajgir – 2, Tapovan – 16, Jethian – 15, Ruins of Nalanda – 19, Hiuen Tsang Memorial – 21, Rural Tourism Village, Nepura – …
My Favourite Eating Places In and Around Bodhgaya
We reached Bodhgaya during the end of the off-season. Upon the query about fewer eating place options, we were told during the season i.e., from October till February there are many restaurants in Bodhgaya – …
Do Not Follow Quote Behind Truck
Children don’t chase a Lion. (Do Not Follow Quote Behind Truck – This photo was taken at Rajgir–Gaya road (National Highway 82) in Bihar)