Nalanda Mahavihar: Heritage of Buddhism

   If you call Nalanda Mahavihara the best tourist center of Bihar, there will probably be no obscurity. Yes, Nalanda Mahavihara of Bihar is world famous for its ancient history. 

   Nalanda Mahavihara or Nalanda University located in Bihar Sharif district is counted as a category of global heritage. Experts believe Nalanda University was the world's first residential university. Students from numerous countries of the world used to come to Nalanda. Particularly that the remains of Nalanda University are still present today. 

  Experts believe that the remains of Nalanda University were found in the area of ​​14 hectares. All the buildings of Nalanda University were constructed with red sandstone stones. 

     The university campus is built on the south-north direction. Monasteries and Viharas are located in the east direction. The main building of the premises was Bihar 1. There is a double-storey building here.  

   Due to singularities and characteristics, Nalanda University has been included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Lord Gautam Buddha and Lord Mahavir were many times staying in Nalanda University. Supposing the experts, Lord Mahavir had attained the salvation of Pavapuri in Nalanda. Particularly that Nalanda University is also called Nalanda Mahavihara. University campus residues, museum, Nav Nalanda Mahabihar, Hainesang Memorial Hall are in view.  

   Nalanda is a long series of Mahavihar and nearby sights and tourist spots. These are especially Rajgir, Pavpuri, Gaya and Bodh Gaya etc. According to experts, the remains of Nalanda University ie Nalanda Mahavihara were discovered by Alexander Karnigam.

   From the fifth century to the twelfth century it was known as the center of Buddhist learning at the global level. In this first residential international university of the world, more than 10000 students used to study here. 

   Many renowned celebrities of the world had achieved education in Nalanda. Specially, more than 2000 teachers stayed here and taught students. The number of Buddhist pilgrims coming here was also good. 

  The Gupta Dynasty provided the requisite protection to these monasteries and other estates of ancient Kushan Vaastashyali. Emperor Ashoka and Harshavardhana constructed the most monasteries, viharas and temples in Nalanda Mahavihara. Archaeological department gets information about archaeological structures from excavation here.

   Nalanda was an area of ​​knowledge for nearly 800 years. Vedic education was known to be known in Nalanda world. The famous Sun Temple for Chhath Puja is also situated on some distances from here.  Nalanda Archaeological Museum: Nalanda Archaeological Museum is located in the opposite direction of the university campus. The remains of excavation have been displayed in this museum. 

  In it there is a good and rich collection of Lord Ganesh Buddha's various currencies, shapes of sculptures. The Terracotta statues of Buddha are the finest collection. The museum exhibits copper plates, stone carved records, ancient coins, utensils and more.   Nav Nalanda Mahavihhar: Nav Nalanda Mahavihara is an education institute. It contains Pali literature, education and research of Buddhism. Although it is a new education institute. Yet its reputation is on the global level. The special thing is that students from abroad come in large numbers for education here.

  Hansang Memorial Hall: Hansang Memorial Hall is a newly constructed building. This building has been constructed in memory of the famous traveler Hsansang of China. In it there is exhibition of Hansang related items and their statue.  Silav : The Silav is located between Nalanda and Rajgir. The sweet dessert of the stall is very popular in the world. Visitors can taste khajas in slopes.

   Surajpur, Bargaon: Surajpur Baragaon is the oldest and most famous temple of Lord Sun in Badgaon. There is also a lavish-divine lake. Here is a special celebration of Chhath.

   All necessary resources are available for the visit of Nalanda Mahavihar. The nearest airport is Jai Prakash Narayan Airport Patna. The distance of Nalanda from Patna airport is about 89 km. The nearest railway station is Nalanda Junction. Tourists can also visit Nalanda Mahavihara by road.
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