The Buddhist Circuit in Bihar is not a sightseeing route. It is not a box-ticking pilgrimage either. It is a living historical landscape where philosophy, suffering, struggle, awakening, teaching, doubt, discipline, and compassion all unfolded in real geography. If someone truly wants to understand Buddhism — not just visit Buddhist monuments — Bihar is unavoidable. This is where Siddhartha Gautama […]

There are very few places in the world where history, faith, silence, and human vulnerability come together so naturally. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is one of them. People often describe it as the birthplace of Buddhism. That is correct, but incomplete. Bodh Gaya is not only about what happened here more than 2,500 years ago. It is […]

Gaya, or the revered Gaya Kshetra, is more than a city – it’s a haven for the spirits of Lord Buddha and Lord Vishnu, drawing devotees and wanderers from every corner of the globe. There are many heritage and spiritual sites in Gaya to explore and be immersed in the very soul of Gaya. The city’s name echoes the presence […]

If you are looking for a destination which is riddled in age old culture and encapsulated in mesmerising wonders then Patna is the place to be. Patna has old components along with a blend of new age culture and the air of pristine history. Being biggest town in Bihar, the interesting history of Patna dates back to 3000 years. During […]

An interesting fact about the historical places of India is that the features of such places carry an aura that cannot be matched by the modern construction patterns. No doubt that we have advanced and have reached to new heights of excellence in designing efficient and ergonomic structures, but we still look back at these ancient sites for inspiration. The […]

Gaya is an important tourist destination dotted with various relics and manifestations of Lord Buddha’s omnipresence out there once upon a time. For Buddhists, Gaya is indeed an important destination of pilgrimage. If you too wish to feel the same peace and serenity that we often feel after going through the Buddhist scriptures, Gaya is one place that you should […]

Spiritual Sojourns The centre of the Buddhist Universe, Bodh Gaya helps one understand the message of the enlightened one. We stood amid the ruins of an ancient Stupa that rested like a crumpled crown on the summit of a little mound that overlooked the dry Falgu River. And as dusk cast its veil like a soothing balm over the sun-scorched […]