From Lord Buddha teaching the Lotus Sutra from the majestic Mt Gridhakuta to Lord Mahavira preaching his first and last desna and attaining Nirvana, Nalanda has witnessed the great awakenings of the world. Sacred to the Hindus for the holy hot springs at Rajgir, to the Sikhs for the trail of Guru Nanak, and to the Sufis for uninterrupted silsilas of their saints such as Hazrat Mukhdoom Yahya Maneri, Nalanda's soul is its spiritual heritage. It is also home to the ...
Weaving together photographs and narrative, this book showcases the natural wealth, history and culture, and recent developments in and around Champaran region in Bihar.
Champaran’s natural bounty the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Udaipur Sanctuary, Saraiya Mann lake, and other habitats captures the reader’s imagination in the first section. Focusing on the region’s rich heritage, the next section looks closely at the majestic stop's and pillars at ...