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Patna’s Golghar is 236 years old | The Golghar of Patna still remains a center of attraction for people today
12Sep 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Bihar, Culture Heritage

Patna’s Golghar is 236 years old | The Golghar of Patna still remains a center of attraction for people today

The Golghar of Patna still remains a center of attraction for people today. Patna's Golghar is 236 years old. It has 145 steps all around it, from where you can easily enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city. Patna's Golghar is not just famous in Bihar but across the country. If you visit Patna and don't go to Golghar, your Bihar trip will remain incomplete. Golghar in Patna was constructed in 1786 by Captain John Garstin. He designed Golghar as a granary. Due to an engineering flaw, Golghar was never filled to its maximum capacity, as it was believed that if the granary was completely filled, the doors would not open. Golghar is one of the places in the city where people come to seek solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The architecture of Golghar, shaped like a s...
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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya, Bihar
12Sep 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Bihar, Culture Heritage

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya, Bihar

The Mahabodhi Temple, among the rare remaining instances of early brick structures in India, has wielded substantial influence in the evolution of architectural practices throughout the centuries. It stands as a remarkable testament to the late Gupta period, being one of the earliest and most impressive structures constructed entirely from brick. Additionally, the intricately carved stone balustrades exemplify early stone sculptural reliefs at their finest. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya The Temple Complex holds direct connections to the life of Lord Buddha (566-486 BC), serving as the location where he achieved supreme and perfect insight in 531 BC while meditating under the Bodhi Tree. It serves as an invaluable repository of historical events associated with his life, espec...
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सीवान में महावीरी अखाड़ा जुलूस को धूमधाम से निकाला गया: परंपरागत तरीके से निकाली गई झांकी, और ड्रोन की मदद से निगरानी बनाई गई।
10Sep 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Siwan

सीवान में महावीरी अखाड़ा जुलूस को धूमधाम से निकाला गया: परंपरागत तरीके से निकाली गई झांकी, और ड्रोन की मदद से निगरानी बनाई गई।

शनिवार को जिले में शहर में महावीरी अखाड़ा निकाला गया। इस महावीरी झंडा मेले पर विभिन्न अखाड़ों के परंपरागत तरीके से जुलूस निकाले गए। इसके परिणामस्वरूप, पूरे शहर में जय श्रीराम और जय हनुमान के उद्घाटन से गुंजायमान हो गया। शहर के विभिन्न मोहल्लों से आवाजों में जुलूस निकलकर शांति वट वृक्ष के पास एकत्र हो गए। वहां से उन्होंने अपना पथ जारी रखा और लक्ष्मण रेखा, बड़ी मस्जिद, शहीद सराय, थाना रोड, दरबार के रास्ते तक जाते हुए अपना जुलूस समाप्त किया। अखाड़ा में निकाली गई झांकी के दौरान, लोग सड़कों के किनारे खड़े होकर झूलूस और अखाड़ा का दृश्य देखने के लिए एकत्र हुए। अखाड़ा में युवाओं ने कलाबाजी भी प्रस्तुत की, जिससे लोगों को हैरानी का सामना करना पड़ा। इस दौरान कई अन्य झांकियां भी प्रस्तुत की गईं। प्रशासन ने समय पर सभी अखाड़ों के झूलूस को निकाल दिया। झूलूस में सबसे पहले बजरंग बली की प्रतिमा निक...
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Interesting Facts about Bihar
6Jan 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Bihar

Interesting Facts about Bihar

An Abode of Peace! : The word ‘Bihar’ is originally derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word ‘Vihara’ meaning abode. Buddhist monks inhabited most of the regions surrounding the state. Say No to Violence! : The idea of non-violence originated from Bihar around 2,600 years ago. The Great Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir were propagators of this thought. Birthplace of Two Religions! : Bihar is the origin of the two biggest religions in the world, namely Buddhism and Jainism. World’s Oldest University! : Nalanda library was set on fire by the army of Bakhtiyar Khilji. The library was believed to hold 9 million manuscripts and took 3 full months to burn down into ashes. The Oldest Hindu Temple! : The Mundeshwari temple in Bihar is known as the oldest Hindu temple in India. The temple is...
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Top 7 Best Tourist Places in Bihar, Best Places to Visit in Bihar
6Jan 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Bihar

Top 7 Best Tourist Places in Bihar, Best Places to Visit in Bihar

Bihar is the state which gave two important religions to the world - Buddhism and Jainism. Bihar has developed over the years as a rich historical place with diverse culture and tradition. Nalanda in Bihar Possibly the oldest university in India, Nalanda is an important place to visit in Bihar. It is believed that the last and most famous Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira, spent 14 monsoon seasons here. Buddha is said to have given a speech near a mango orchard in Nalanda. The fame of this education center was to such an extent that the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited and stayed here for at least two years. Even so, the glory of this place was such that another famous Chinese traveler, Ai-Tsing lived in Nalanda for almost 10 years. Today most parts of Nalanda in ruins but th...
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History Of Bihar
6Jan 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Bihar

History Of Bihar

Bihar is a famous historical state located in the eastern part of India and its capital is Patna. The name Bihar originated from the word Vihara, the place of residence of Buddhist monks, which is addressed in its Apabhramsa form Bihar instead of Vihara. Bihar is currently the 13th state in India in terms of area. With the separation of Odisha in 1936 AD and Jharkhand in 2000 AD, Bihar has progressed on the basis of agriculture and its intellect. https://youtu.be/XisQl6jBYyU
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Thawe Temple, Thawe wali Mata
5Jan 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Tourist Places

Thawe Temple, Thawe wali Mata

In Thawe block there is an old temple dedicated to Goddess Durga popularly known as “Thawe wali Mata”. It is believed that “Thawe wali Mata” fulfill the wishes of her devotees. This temple is also famous for a peculiar tree, the botanical family of which has not yet been identified. The tree has grown up like the cross. Various legends are prevalent in connection with the idol and the tree. A big fair is annually held here in the month of Chaitra (March -April).
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Khuda Baksh Khan
5Jan 9f4c4d865257d559a36f11cc924a946eBy sunilkumarNo Comments
Eminent Personalities of Siwan

Khuda Baksh Khan

Name – Khuda Baksh KhanDate of Birth – 2nd August, 1842Birth Place – Ukhai, Siwan BiharDate of Demise – 3rd August, 1908 He was born in village Ukhai, 6 k.m. from Siwan district on 2nd August 1842 in his parental house. The ancestors of Khuda Baksha were in service of King Alamgir. They were doing the work of book keeping and writing records of the kingdom. His father was a famous advocate in Patna. He was very fond of collecting hand written books and he was spending big part of his income on purchasing such books. His father brought Khuda Baksh to Patna from Ukhai. He passed his matriculation with very good marks from the Patna High School in 1859. His father sent him to Calcutta for higher studies. But he could not adjust himself to the new environment and he often had health prob...
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