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Bodhgaya
Excursions
Rajgir
Rajgir 80 km. From Bodhgaya is believed to be one of the most ancient
capitals of the world. Rajgir is also reverently mentioned in Ramayana
and Mahabharata. As for as recorded history goes, it was the capital
of mighty Magadhan empire in 6th century BC and was also
favourite abode of Lord Buddha. Mahavir Teerthankar and Guru Nanak
also visited Rajgir. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, his
teachings were penned down here. The hot water springs and the lush
green forest of Rajgir have made the place a popular winter health
resort. The aerial ropeway chairlift is also on attraction to
tourists.
Gaya
13 km. From Bodhgaya, Gaya is a very sacred pilgrim center for Hindus.
Hindus offer oblation for salvation
of their dead parents and forefathers. The temple of Vishnupad on the
bank of river Falgu attracts a very large number of pilgrims.
Nalanda
96km. From Bodhgaya, Nalanda is the site of the world famous
international university which was at its peak of glory in the 5th
century AD. As many as ten thousand students and two thousand teachers
were engaged in learning and teaching in this great residential
University. The foreign scholars like Hieun Tsang and Fa-Hien have
given travel accounts. The ruins of this ancient University thrill the
tourists to go there.
Barabar
Cave
41 km. From Bodhgaya, Barabar Caves is an important archaeological
site. The caves carved out from solid rocks bear details of the life
of Buddha.
Pawapuri
114 km. From Bodhgaya, Pawapuri or the sinless city is a great
pilgrimage center of the Jains. Lord Mahavira Teerthankar, the
greatest propounder of Jainism had given his last sermon here, took
Mahaparinirvana here and was cremated here. The Jalamandir and
Samoshara are two beautiful temples here of exquisite examples of
architecture.
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