Bihar
Bihar
Bihar (pronunciation: /biːˈhɑːr/) is a state in East India, bordering Nepal. It is divided by the River Ganges, which floods its fertile plains. Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple, under which the Buddha allegedly meditated. In the state capital Patna, Mahavir Mandir temple is revered by Hindus, while Sikhs worship at the domed, riverside Gurdwara of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji.
Etymology
The name Bihar is derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word, Vihara (Devanagari: विहार), which means "abode". The region roughly encompassing the present state was dotted with Buddhist vihara, the abodes of Buddhist monks in the ancient and medieval periods.
Related Terms
- Bodhgaya: A city of ancient historical and mythological significance. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Bihar. The Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodhgaya is listed as a World Heritage Site.
- Patna: The capital and largest city of Bihar. Patna is the second-largest city in Eastern India after Kolkata.
- Ganges: The Ganges, or Ganga, is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal.
- Mahavir Mandir: Mahavir Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in Patna, Bihar, India. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year.
- Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji: Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji is a Gurdwara (Sikh temple) in the city of Patna, India. It is one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bihar
- Wikipedia's article - Bihar
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