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...