There are two ways to reach the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Ropeway or a little steep, well-made path. Cost for ropeway – Rs. 60/per person. Via path, one may visit Gridhakuta Hill and then Shanti Stupa, …
Ropeway for Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir
Historical Locations On The Way to Gridhakuta
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Vulture Shaped Rocks at Gridhakuta Hill
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Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) – Here Lord Buddha Spent 14 Years
Although I visited Vishwa Shanti Stupa years ago at Rajgir (Bihar), but was not aware of Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) nearby. Shanti Stupa is made by the Japanese. You may visit via the ropeway (Rs. 60 …
Nalanda Mahavihara – One of The Greatest Universities of Ancient World Founded in 413 A.D.
Upon arrival at Nalanda Mahavihara, we were greeted by R. B. Prasad, The guide. An old man having immense knowledge about Nalanda and its History. He enhanced our knowledge as follows: – This place was …
History of Nalanda – 6th Century B.C.
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Distance of Towns and Cities from Rajgir
(Distance of Towns and Cities from Rajgir in Km) Rajgir – 0, Patna – 97, Bakhtiarpur – 51, Mokama – 75, Barbigha – 49, Nalanda – 10, Biharsharif – 20
Benefits of Forests to Society
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.
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 …