Welcome to the Official Web Site of Bihar
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Tourism Department

Key Facts of Bihar

Magical Facts About Bihar

Origin of Non-Violence Concept

‘Non-Violence’, the most enchanting thought in the history of mankind first emanated from the land of Bihar. The Great Lord Budhha and Mahavira the pioneering propagators of this idea, pronounced this solemn ideology for alleviation of human suffering about 2600 years ago. It resonates even today to brace humanity. Bihar is also birthplace of two religions-Jainism and Buddhism.

Home of Oldest Hindu Temple

Bihar is the home of oldest Hindu Temple in India – Mundeswari. Clanging of bells always a buzz around the fascinating four headed Shiva, which is an incredibly amazing an amalgam of Male and Female.

Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Saheb

Bihar is immensely popular for its pilgrimage sites. The Sikhs very revered pilgrimage Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Saheb the birth place of the 10th Guru Guru Govind singh is an enchanting shrine at the heart of the capital city Patna and is one of the five takht of faith of Sikhism. The landscape of Bihar with fertile Indo-Gangetic plains fascinates and attract the travellers. Travellers must visit this site to have wonderful experience.

Architecture

The shrines of Sufis, the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri and Maner Sharif define the beauty of Mughal Architecture and it must be included in travellers itinerary.

Numerous stupas and pillars that were built mostly by the great emperor Ashoka as a tribute to the Buddha are testimony of not only the magnitude of earnestness and power but also the refined aesthetics that hold the spectators spellbound. The National Symbols which adorns Indian currency, the four headed lion was erected atop the Ashokan pillar that stood tall once at this land of Bihar.

Mahabodhi temple, an amazing place is known for its incredible architecture. A hub for spiritual people where one can enchant, meditate and have mental and eternal peace. The hill of Gridhrakuta in Rajgir is perhaps the most important place related to the life of Buddha, as this is where Buddha delivered most of his sermons.