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Golghar

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#Apna_Bihar   #Apnaexplore_bihar                  youtube    The  Golghar  or Gol Ghar (गोलघर), ("Round House") is a large granary located to the west of the  Gandhi Maidan  in  Patna ,  capital  of Bihar  state , India. History [ edit ] According to a contemporary inscription at its base, the Golghar in Patna was intended to be just the first of a series of huge grain stores. In the end, however, no others were ever built. The granary was "part of a general plan … for the perpetual prevention of famine in these provinces". [1] The beehive - shaped structure was designed by John Garstin of the Bengal Engineers, part of the  East India Company 's  Bengal Army . Its construction was completed on 20 July 1786. A drive to improve the appearance of the structure was begun in 2002. [2] Architecture Built in the  Stupa  architecture, the building has a height of 29 m. It is pillar-less with a wall of thickness of 3.6 m at the base. One can climb to the top of the Golgh

Nalanda

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https://explorebihar3625.blogspot.com/2022/10/popular-destinations-to-visit-at-gaya.html Nalanda University. Probably the oldest university in India, Nalanda is an important site to visit in Bihar. A perfect reminisce to the time of flourishing Gupta and Pala period, Nalanda is an acclaimed tourist attraction in Bihar. It is believed that the last and most famous Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira spent 14 monsoon seasons here. Even, Buddha is said to have delivered lectures near the mango grove in Nalanda. The fame of this education centre was to an extent that Hieun Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller visited here and stayed for atleast two years here. Even, I-tsing another famous Chinese voyager stayed at Nalanda for about 10 years, AND such was the glory of this place. Today most parts of Nalanda lie in ruins but the place is surely worth exploring! Major Tourist Attraction: Nalanda Archaeological Museum Xuanzang Memorial Hall Nalanda Multimedia Museum Silao Surajpur Baragaon Rajgir Dance

Popular Destinations to visit at Gaya......

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Vishnu path                   #Apnaexplore.bihar   Amongst the most famous places in Bihar is  Gaya , which is a Hindu pilgrimage hub and a transit point for Buddhist pilgrimage centre of Bodhgaya. It is believed that it was here under the tree that Buddha attained enlightenment. Gaya is a busy city situated on the bank of River Phalgu and it is replete with many temples and historic sites dating back to different eras that stand as the evidence to the successful rule of Maurya and Gupta dynasty here. The glory of Gaya was extended so much so that even Hiuen Tsang could not resist mentioning it in his travelogues.

The Most popular place in #bihar

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  Bihar has remained an underrated tourist destination in India. It is ironic that Bihar was once the seat of one of the most prosperous ancient Indian kingdoms and today it suffers listlessness when it comes to   heritage tourism in India . We agree, we may have a good amount of foreign tourists swarming Bihar but said unsaid they have all restricted themselves to fewer destinations in this historically affluent state. If we see, the history of   Bihar   is believed to have roots back to the breaking dawn of civilizations in India and then the state prospered as the seat of majestic empires like Magadh. It is also the state that gave two important religions – Buddhism and Jainism to the world. Bihar in course of years developed to a rich historic site with diverse culture and tradition. Today, what we witness is the flavour some extracts of the legacy of different empires. And if we make ourselves a little more adjustable and open to travelling, we may be able to explore an important

Dungeshwari Hills Bodh gaya

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  The caves in Dungeshwari Hills are said to have protected Lord Buddha before he descended to Bodh gay Before descending to the sacred town of Bodh gaya, it is believed that this is the same cave (also called the Mahakala caves), which protected Lord Buddha for six years, before he travelled to Bodh Gaya for attaining enlightenment These caves now house several temples which are widely visited by pilgrims who follow the trail of Lord Buddha’s journey. The caves here have Hindu and Buddhist shrines and some people are attracted to this place because of the sheer energy they believe the place generates, because of its association with Lord Buddha. Getting to the Dungeshwari cave temples is relatively easier from Gaya rather than travelling up from Bodh gaya, since the latter is usually overcrowded with locals and travellers. Since there’s not much distance to be covered, one can take a rickshaw directly to the caves. Dungeshwari Hills are located at a distance of about 12-15 kms from Ga

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  Bihar and its cultural significance are as old as civilization itself. Bihar was once a hub of the richest and the most diverse ethnicity. The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, and Buddhism, all have had a crucial role in building the rich culture of Bihar. Some great mythological characters are in deep association with the state.    Bihar is the state located in the eastern part of India. It is nestled around Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. It has a sub-tropical climate experiencing hot summers and cold winters. Agriculture is the main occupation in Bihar. Due to the favourable climate and good quality soil, it is the major producer of fruits and vegetables .The famous festival of Bihar is Chhath Pooja which is celebrated along the banks of the river by performing rituals. Popular cuisines like Litti Chokha, Sattu Paratha and Khaja are enjoyed by the people. Hindi and Urdu languages are spoken by the population of the state. Bodhi-Tree is an emblem of the state. Promi

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