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BIHAR TOURISM
Attractions
Bodhgaya
This is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. Situated at a distance of around 125 km from Patna, the place has many interesting sites. Mahabodhi Temple is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
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Gaya
Located in the Central Bihar at a distance of around 112 km south of Patna, Gaya is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Bodh Gaya houses the site of the sacred Mahabodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Adjoining the tree is the high-spired Mahabodhi temple considered to be the most sacred shrine for Buddhists. Add to this the Hindu legend of Gaya, which was the name of a demon that grew so powerful that the gods felt threatened.
As a pre-condition to his death, he demanded that the area covered by his body should be one of the holiest spots of the world. This land is believed to be Gaya.The main tourist attraction here is the Vishnupad (Vishnu footprints) Temple. It is a centre for Hindu pilgrims. Lord Vishnu is said to have given Gaya the power to absolve sinners of their sins. The Vishnupad temple, an ancient temple believed to be built on the footsteps of Lord Vishnu was renovated by Ahalyabai, queen of Indore and especially attracts pilgrims.
Deoghar
Deoghar means the abode of the Gods, is the headquarters of the Sub- division of the same name in the district of Santhal Parganas, and is located four miles to the south-east of Jasidih Junction on the main line of the Eastern Railway from Howrah to Delhi. Deoghar has a picturesque location. To the north of -the town there is a wood called Data Jungle after a fakir; to the north-west is a low wooded hill called Nandan Pahar; and to the east about 10 miles away there is a low range of hills known as Tiur or Trikutaparvata.
There are a number of small hills to the south-east, south and southwest. There are two rivulets Yamunajor and Dharua near the town. The countryside around Deoghar has an attractive set-up with undulations, water courses and small hills. Deoghar or Devagriha has a large number of temples within the circumference of a few miles.
Pawapuri
Pawapuri is situated at a distance of 90kms from the capital Patna. Lord Mahavir the final Tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place, and was cremated here around 500 B.C. It is said that the demand for his ashes was so great that a large amount of soil was removed from around the funeral pyre, creating the water tank. A marble temple, the Jalmandir, was later built in the middle of the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains. Another Jain temple called Samosharan is located here.
Golghar
This impressive huge hive-shaped structure was built for the purpose of storing grains to be used in the times of famines this round building was completed in 1786 though never used. The construction of Golghar was necessitated following famines like the one that took place in the region in 1770. The base of the building is 125 metres in width and the walls are 3.6 metres thick. There are stairs to go on to the top of the building that gives some beautiful views of the city and the river Ganga nearby. The stairways winding around this monument offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Ganga flowing by.
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