Bihar

Nestled on the banks of the divine Ganga on the eastern gateway of India – lies the antique state of Bihar. The state boasts of being the spiritual and cultural heartland of ancient India. This is the place where Lord Buddha spent much of his life – attained nirvana under the Bodhi tree – making it one of the most significant pilgrimage sights of the world. Not only for the people who adhered to the religion of Buddhism – the tree and the monasteries of Bodhgaya have become the spiritual identity of the country. The monasteries here attract people around the world for spiritual meditation – a rarity that allows you to soak up to the power of spirituality. And, there are the extensive ruins of Nalanda of 5 AD – one of the very first universities established in the world. The history plays here. Be it the kesariya Stupa – or the Mausoleum of Sher Shah – or the Golghar – different times with different stories – the history is explicitly plated in the rocks of the state. It whispers in the ears of the unknown travelers. The story of a human attaining spiritual enlightment. It whispers the story of Mauryas. And the Guptas. The story of a state giving the world’s first democracy through Lichchivi. And, then with a shudder of excitement – the whisper rolls on to a loud firm voice narrating how a pejorative state of constant dereliction bounces back to life. The whispers of history beckon you. The voice of presence affirms you. And, the story of the state allures you. This is what you call – is Bihar !