Bihar

Not all festivals are popular across the world but there are some which attract people from around the world and one such is a cattle fair in India. Held in Sonepur in Bihar, this fair is one of its kind, and ...

New initiatives and new ideas are necessary to brighten our lives. Any sector, institution or a region will develop only through new experiments and development programmes. So, drawing from the concept of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness (GNP), the Indian railways has ...

Just when everyone are excited about 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story', isn't it interesting to know about some important places related to M.S.Dhoni's life? When all are gearing up for Captain Cool's success story, let us tour around the places that are ...

The Mundeshwari Temple, or Mundesvari Temple, is the oldest functioning temple in the world. This temple is located at Kaura of Kaimur district in Bihar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. The temple was built in 3-4 BC ...

Dolphins are adorable and brainy creatures! The fact that a marine animal can be trained to do fun activities is a wonder. Who wouldn't get excited to see such amazing creatures in their natural habitat? Yes, that is why dolphin spotting ...

Bodh Gaya is a religious place for the Buddhists, as it is here where Gautam Buddha attained his enlightenment. This town is considered the birthplace of Buddhism and attracts Buddhists followers and monks from all corners of the world. If you ...

Saran is one of the lesser known tourist destinations located in the state of Bihar. This village is known for the temples of Goddess Kali and Lord Shiva that are located here.     The ashram of Gautam Rishi.Photo Courtesy: Vsvinaykumar2 ...

Rajgir, the home of royalty, was the ancient capital city of the Magadh situated in the state of Bihar. It is situated in a valley and its charm has been a tourist magnet. The valley is roofed with mesmerizing hills. Rajgir as ...

Jamui, one of the famous districts of Bihar, is mainly known for its mythological and historical importance for Jain religion. Another reason for which Jaimui tourism is considered a worthwhile destination is due to a legend which proclaims that the name ...

Gaya is a religious place for the Buddhists, as it is here that their god Gautam Buddha attained his enlightenment. This town is considered the birthplace of Buddhism and attracts Buddhists followers and monks from all corners of the world. A ...

Hajipur town is the main headquarters of Vaishali district of Bihar and is known for its bountiful banana production. The town is famed as one of the most progressive towns of the state. The place is well known for mouthwatering fruits like litichies ...

The name Bihar is derived from the word 'vihara' meaning monastery and is a great religious centre for Jains and Buddhists. It was at Bodh Gaya that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It is also here that Lord Mahavira, the founder of ...