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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 Hill nearby. Shanti Stupa is made by the Japanese. You may visit via ropeway (Rs. 60 to and …
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 …
History of Nalanda – 6th Century B.C.
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Distance of Towns and Cities from Rajgir
Rajgir – 0, Patna – 97, Bakhtiarpur – 51, Mokama – 75, Barbigha – 49, Nalanda – 10, Biharsharif – 20 (Distance in Kms)
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 …
Battle Ground of Jarasandh
Jarasandh Ka Akhara is approx. one km from Son Bhandar Caves.