ABOUT RAJGIR
ABOUT RAJGIR
Rajgir is an ancient city in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Surrounded by hills, it's known for its holy sites. Remains of the Cyclopean Wall, which encircled the city centuries ago, still stand in the center.
Rajgir is an ancient city in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Surrounded by hills, it's known for its holy sites. Remains of the Cyclopean Wall, which encircled the city centuries ago, still stand in the center.
Close by, Venu Vana park was once home to a monastery built for Buddha. The shield-shaped Japanese Temple contains a huge Buddha statue. Nearby there are hot springs believed to have medicinal properties.
Close by, Venu Vana park was once home to a monastery built for Buddha. The shield-shaped Japanese Temple contains a huge Buddha statue. Nearby there are hot springs believed to have medicinal properties.
The knowledge of Buddha was written in this place and it also serves as the place for the first Buddhist Council. It is also home to various Hindu and Jain temples. Not only this, it has water ponds which are deemed to have medicinal properties helping in the treatment of scores of skin diseases.
The knowledge of Buddha was written in this place and it also serves as the place for the first Buddhist Council. It is also home to various Hindu and Jain temples. Not only this, it has water ponds which are deemed to have medicinal properties helping in the treatment of scores of skin diseases.
It has an appealing history to reveal to its visitors. Legend has it that Gautam Buddha frequently paid a visit to this place at the Jivankamaravana Monastery in a tranquil setting. And it was here at the Gridhakuta hill; Lord Buddha converted one of the pilgrims to Buddhism. In the very old time it was called by many names such as Rajgriha, Barad Rathapura, Girivraja and Vasumati.
It has an appealing history to reveal to its visitors. Legend has it that Gautam Buddha frequently paid a visit to this place at the Jivankamaravana Monastery in a tranquil setting. And it was here at the Gridhakuta hill; Lord Buddha converted one of the pilgrims to Buddhism. In the very old time it was called by many names such as Rajgriha, Barad Rathapura, Girivraja and Vasumati.
The place is linked with the son of Brahma, Vasu who is said have created the ancient Girivraja. Moreover, it is connected with Brihadratha and Jarasandha.
The place is linked with the son of Brahma, Vasu who is said have created the ancient Girivraja. Moreover, it is connected with Brihadratha and Jarasandha.