Travel: Bihar- I

We had been to Bihar on a 3-day trip during the winter break. Though not a popular tourist destination it has some very interesting places to see which are of great historical significance.

Nalanda

Ruins of Nalanda University

Our first stop was at Nalanda. This is where the largest international center for learning flourished between 5^th and 12^th century A.D. It is believed to have been destroyed by fire. It is said that Lord Buddha was a frequent visitor to Nalanda.


Temple Remains

 

Remains of Monastries





Xuan Zang Memorial Hall

Built in memory of Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), a great Chinese scholar and traveler who was a student at Nalanda.



Inside the Hall





Ceiling

Rajgir 

Maniyar Matt

A small shrine dedicated to snake god – Mani nag.




Ropeway that leads to Vishwa Shanti Stupa.

Vishwa Shanti Stupa

One of the 80 peace pagodas in the world.

This stupa has four status of Lord Buddha on four sides.