A cultural trip around Bihar

Being the third-largest state of India in terms of population, Bihar has been the backbone of spiritual, cultural and political landscape of India. Lord Buddha gave many sermons here and his teachings formed a base for the ideologies of Buddhism. With over two thousand years of rich culture, spiritual tradition, versatile architecture, hypnotic music, exhaustive history and culinary tradition to boot, it is but natural for tourists to be drawn to Bihar.

The ancient city of Pataliputra which has seen the rise and fall of many kings stands now as the modern city Patna, the capital city of Bihar. The city has a lot to offer tourists, from a grand museum which holds what is believed to be the ashes of Lord Buddha, to ancient relics and ancient artifacts unearthed from archaeological digs in and around the State.

A holy land sanctified by the Jain, Hindu and Buddhist religions, Gaya is famously known as the land where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and became liberated from the endless cycle of birth, death, rebirth, and death. After attaining Nirvana or complete cessation of suffering he walked these very lands teaching the Four Noble Truths and the scientific Eight-Fold Path. Gaya has since then become a world tourist spot.

If you are into the arts, Madhubani has a rich tapestry of colors to offer you. Famous for its distinct style of the Madhubani art form, this town finds reference in one of the two Hindu epics — Ramayana.

Known as the Lychee Kingdom, Muzaffarpur was named after Muzaffar Khan, a revenue officer who served under the British during their rule. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, the lychee fruits of Muzaffarpur are a treat for one and all.

For those with a penchant for exploring the boundless serenity of nature, the nearby Netarhat Lake and Netarhat waterfalls are ideal locations to get away from the humdrum of city life.

It is believed that the hot water springs and pools of Rajgir have healing and medicinal properties. This attracts people from far and wide who flock to these medicinal lakes to cure long-standing ailments and enjoy the healing properties while soaking in Nature’s blessings around them.

Notable tourist attractions include the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, the Pippala Cave, where the great Buddhist monk and Lord Buddha’s chief disciple Mahakashyapa once lived, Venuvana, which is a rich, lush bamboo grove where Lord Buddha gave sermons, and the Laxmi Narayan temple, a must-visit for Hindu pilgrims.

In recent years, Bihar has been overlooked as a tourist destination, but it is a treasure trove of enriching experiences waiting to be discovered and imbibed.

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