Ramayan Circuit

Ramayan Circuit

Bihar is the most pious land on the earth speaks about Ramayana and its evidences. This is the belief that Goddess Sita was born here and God Ram visited many places of this part of world. These are always been ranked as the most important Ancient Hinduism Holy Sites for the tourists believe in the Ancient Indian Mythology and its roots. Bihar witnesses the Ramayana sites right from Birth of Sita Goddess to demon killing by God Ram and rescuing a lady like Devi Ahalya from a curse. Ramayana Tour Package Bihar is the combination of these rare Ramayana Sites reflecting the true mythology and would take you to a world which provides evidences of information mentioned in Ramayana Story. BBT with Ramayana Circuit let you experience Ramayana Sites, Ancient Hinduism, pilgrimage tour and a great story of Ramayan. Tar (Bhojpur):  This is one of Ramayana Sites, situated around 10 kms North West of Piro. This place is named after Tarka, a demon killed by lord Rama. There is an old tank in the village which is famous for being the wrestling ground of Tarka. This is one of the important places covered under Ramayana Tour Package Bihar. Ahirauli (Buxur):  As per Ramayana Story it is situated around 5 kms north-east of Buxur. This place village has a temple of Devi Ahilya. It dates back to the pre historic ages according to the local sources and tradition. Devi Ahilya was transformed into stone as a result of curse of her husband, Rishi Gautam and she could be redeemed only when Lord Ram Chandra visited her place. Ram Rekha Ghat (Buxur):  This is one of the most important Ramayana Sites According to mythology, God Ram and his younger brother Lakshman along with their teacher Rishi Vishwamitra had crossed the Holy River Ganga here on their way to Janakpur where he later took part in the Sita swayambar (the public ceremony of Sita's Marriage). Pretshila Hills (Gaya): The 873 feet high Pretshila Hills is around 8 kms North-West of Gaya, literal meaning is the Hill of ghosts and it is sacred to yam, the Hindu god of hell and forms one of the sacred places of pilgrimage. There is a small temple on the top of the hill, appropriately dedicated to Yam (The God of death). Giddheshwar (Jamui):  According to Hindu Mythology the epic fight between the vulture Jatayu and the demon Ravan took place here on the hill that is situated about 13 km south of Jamui, while the latter was abducting Sita. There is a temple of Lord Shiva, here draws big crowds especially on the occasion of Shivratri and Maghi Purnima. Kako (Jehanabad):  As per local legends and Ramayana Story, Lord Ramchandra's step mother, Rani Kekaiy of Ayodhya lived here for some time and the village took its name after her. It is situated 10 km away of Jehanabad Railway station. This place has also a tomb of Hazarat Bibi, Kamal Sahiba; a great muslim lady saint. It is said that this lady was the aunt of Haryat MaKEYWORD DESCRIPTIONum Saheb of Bihar Sharif and Possessed devine powers. Singheshwar Asthan (Madhepura):  There are many stories about the establishment of the Singheshwar temple, the widely & popularly accepted is related to Rishi Shringi. In ancient time Singheshwar was situated on the bank of the river Kosi and was surrounded by dense and lush green forest. It was ideally situated for 'Tapasya' (Meditation) and Vibhandak Rishi along with is son Rishi Shringi dedicated all his time in deep meditation. This is the most important place for pilgrimage tour. Phullahar (Madhubani):  It is situated about 6 kms west of Umgaon which falls under Harlakhi P.S. The village has the temple of Goddess Girija. It is said that Goddess Sita used to come here every day to worship. Here Lord Rama saw Goddess Sita for the first time. Sita Kund (Munger):  This village is around 6 Kms East of the Munger town having a hot spring known as the Sita Kund / spring. Lord Ram after rescuing his wife Goddess Sita from the demon king Ravana, suspected her honour and Goddess Sita to prove her chastity agreed to enter a blazing fire. She came out of the fiery or deal unscathed, and imparted to the pool in which she bathed, the heat she had absorbed from the fire. The hot spring is now enclosed in a masonry reservoir and is visited by large number of pilgrims especially at the full moon of Magh. Ramchura (Vaishali): Situated in Vaishali where a fair is held every year on Ram Nawami day. As per local tradition God Ram Chandra had a stopover here for a bath on his way to Janakpur. There are some marks on stone, which are said to be his footprints. This is also an important place for pilgrimage tour Ahilya Asthan (Darbhanga):  This village is situated about 24 kms North West of Darbhanga and about 4 kms from Kamtaul. It is known for the temple of Ahilya Asthan associated with the well known legend of the sage Gautam and his wife Ahilya as told in the epics and Puranas. Inside the Shrine is a flat stone said to contain the foot prints of Sita Mata as the main object of worship. Janki Temple (Sitamarhi):  This temple seems to have been built about 100 years ago. Traditionally this temple is considered to be the birth place of Sita Mata. Janki Temple (Punausa): Around 5 kms South West of Sitamarhi this place also claims to be the birth place of Sita and is considered to be sacred place where people go for a pilgrimage. Haleshwar Asthan (Sitamarhi): As per myths the King of Videha on the occasion of Putrayesthi Yojna, founded this temple. This is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva about 3 kms North-West of Sitamarhi.

Sufi Circuit

Sufi Circuit

Bihar has been one of the earliest places in the Indian subcontinent where mystic Sufis had settled. It's earliest adherents belonged to the Chisti and Suharwardia orders of Sufism. The Qadri order, which is now believed to be one of the chief Sufi orders in the state, had one of its prominent representatives, Syed Muhammad of Amjharsharif, based in the Aurangabad district of Bihar.

The most important of all the Sufi orders in Bihar, however, was the Suharwardia, particularly its sub-section, the Firdausia Silsila. One of its most celebrated saints was Hazrat Sharfuddin Ahmad. He was born at Maner in 1262 AD and died at Biharsharif in 1377 AD.

The advent of Sufism in Bihar and its adjoining areas also led to the mushrooming of mosques and `khanqahs' of eminent Sufi saints and preachers. These became centres of learning.

There's a mosque of Hazrat Ataullah at Phulwari, bearing an inscription dating back to the period of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The madrassas here still impart knowledge on Islamic theology to students. Mulla Abul Hasan of Darbhanga __ the saintly scholar who fought against Princess Zaibunnisa, the daughter of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb __ and five scholarly members of the Sufi order, who compiled the famous Fatwa-i-Alamgiri, were all great saints of their time.

In fact, there are hundreds of holy places associated with Sufi saints in Bihar where Sufism is still a thriving tradition and many important Sufi centres still continue to flourish. If you have a spiritual bent of mind and want to explore the mysticism that has, over the centuries, come to be identified with Sufi saints, Bihar beckons you.

Manersharif

About 32 km west of Patna along the Patna-Ara highway, Manersharif in Patna district is the most important and oldest centre of Sufism in Bihar. The tradition introduced here by Imam Taj Faqih continues even to this day. Tombs of several well-known Sufi saints, including the mausoleum of Shah Daulat, a contemporary of Mughal Emperors Akbar and Jehangir, are located here. Constructed by Ibrahim Khan Kakar in the early 17th century, this mausoleum epitomises architectural splendour of the Mughal period. Once known as an eminent centre of learning, Maner even attracted scholars like Panini and Vararuchi, both of whom lived and studied here.

Biharsharif

Another famous and thriving Sufi centre is Biharsharif where the tomb of Makhdum Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri, a contemporary of Mohammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah Tughlaq (14th century), is located. A prolific writer, Mukhdum Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri left behind a vast corpus of mystic literature in the form of letters and treatises. He was one of the most renowned Sufi saints in medieval Bihar. Bari Dargah and Chhoti Dargah in Biharsharif town and Panhessa along the Biharsharif- Rajgir road are also important Sufi sites in the state.

Phulwarisharif

There's another important Sufi centre at Phulwarisharif, seven km from Patna. The `Khanqah Mujeebia', founded in the 18th century by Pir Mujibullah Qadri, still commands a large popular following. It has been a favourite home to Sufi saints. The sacred hair from the beard of Prophet Mohammad are preserved at `Bari Khanqah' that attracts thousands of devotees.

Munger

`Khanqah-e-Rahmania' in Munger is visited by thousands of people from across the country throughout the year. Mulla Mohammad was a Persian poet who had come to India from Mazandran located near the Caspian Sea during the reign of Aurangazeb, who employed him as a tutor of his daughter Zaibunnisa Begum. Mulla Mohammad died in 1704 AD and his tomb existed at `Khanqah-e-Rahmania' till the early years of this century. THE LAND OF ENLIGHTENMENT 180

Patna City

The dargah of Shah Arzani near Patthar Ki Masjid in old Patna is another old and functioning Sufi centre. It dates back to the days of Mughal Emperor Jehangir.

`Khanqah Munimia' at Meetan Ghat in Patna City, an 18th century Sufi centre, is a beautiful double-storied mosque built by Mughal Prince Azim on the banks of the Ganga. An annual Urs Chiraga, held here five days after Eid every year, draws hordes of devotees.

`Khanqah Emadia' at Mangal Talab here is a branch of the `Khanqah Mujeebia' and has a century- old history. Prominent Sufi saint Hazrat Pir Mujibullah Qadri of Biharsharif founded another `khanqah' in the 19th century near Mangal Talab here.

THERE'S MORE

There's a tomb of revered Muslim saint Hazrat Jandaha at Hajipur in Vaishali district. There's also the Hajipur Karbala which was constructed 175 years ago by Shah Alam. The mausoleum of Muslim saint Data Kambal Shah, Pakki Sarai, four km from Muzaffarpur, too has been a major attraction for tourists, including those from Pakistan and Bangladesh. There's a tomb of Bibi Kamaal Sahiba at Kako, situated about 10 km east of Jehanabad railway station. Hazrat Bibi Kamaal Sahiba, an eminent saint and aunt of Hazrat Makhdum Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri Saheb of Biharsharif, is said to have possessed divine powers. In Aurangabad is situated Amjharsharif, an important Islamic pilgrimage centre. About 100 km from Patna, Amjharsharif houses the `mazaar' of Hazrat Saiyadana Mohammad Jilani Amjhari Qadri. And Pirnagar in Khagaria district is said to be the place where Hazrat Peer Mohammad, a Muslim saint, attained salvation. 

Buddha circuit

Bihar is the land of Buddhist religion and buddhist pilgrimage. Lord Buddha got enlightenment under a tree in Bodh Gaya (Bihar) called Bodhi Tree. Buddhism Religion propagates Buddhist teachings, Buddhist worship. Buddhist religion is not only associated with Buddhist Gods and buddha temples but also with Buddha Yoga & Meditation. Nalanda, Rajgir and Bodhgaya (Bihar) has an important place in the story of Buddha reflects Buddhist rituals and Buddhist beliefs. These places have Buddhist monastery galore reflecting life of Buddha. Buddhist festivals are celebrated here quite often and cloud be dream come true experience for Buddha Travel Lovers. 

Vaishali:

This place witnesses one of the earliest republics in the world (6th century BC). Lord Buddha preached his last sermon here. Vaishali is also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and is one of the sacred places for Jains.

Patna: 

During Ancient India Era it was called Patliputra. This place is among the world's oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many centuries as imperial metropolis of the Mauryas and Guptas imperial dynasties. Buddhist tourist would definitely like to visit a museum here which has many rare Buddhist statues and evidences reflecting the existence of Buddhism in India and especially in Bihar.

Rajgir: 

This place falls under Nalanda District of Bihar and is covered under buddha tour. It was the ancient capital of Magadha Empire. Lord Buddha often visited the monastery here to meditate and to preach. Since Lord Mahavira spent many years here Rajgir is also a sacred place to the Jains.

Pawapuri: 

In Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 kilometres from Rajgir and 90 kilometres from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain. Lord Mahavira, the final tirthankar of Jain Religion and the founder of Jainism had taken his last breathe here. One could visit this place under buddha tour as well.

Bodhgaya: 

Lord Buddha attained enlightenment near the holy city of Gaya. The tree that had sheltered him came to be known as the Bodhi tree and the place Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya is an important place for pilgrimage and has buddhist monastery galore. Some of them have been established by Buddhists of Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka etc. This place reflects real buddhism in india and is splendid to spend buddhist holidays.

Nalanda: 

This place was a great centre of Buddhist learning. Nalanda came into prominence around the 5th century BC and was a flourishing university town with over ten thousand scholars and an extensive library. This is an important place having buddhist monastery galore and is covered under various buddhist travel packages.

Kesaria: 

This is associated with Lord Buddha and has a great significance. Kesaria Stupa is situated in the Champaran (east) district of Bihar. It is believed that Lichhivis have built this stupa as a commemoration of the end-life of Lord Buddha. A six-floor structure this stands as a reminder to the last days of Lord Buddha and his humanitarian approach towards people, independent of caste and creed. It lies at a distance of around 110 km from Patna. The Kesaria Stupa holds the distinction of being the largest in the world, standing at a height of 104 ft. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavated the stupa in the year 1998. It is believed to date back to somewhere around 200 AD and 750 AD has a circumference of almost 1400 ft. The amazing stupa witnesses splendid Buddhist architecture and archaeological preservation. 

BPSC Mains GS Topic for upcoming exam

1. Social and Economic issues of Bihar/ jharkhand.
2. Energy security of Bihar/ jharkhand.
3. Corruption related topic which were in lime light in India.
4. Education System in bihar special focous on Technical Education.
5. Recently introduced Right to service in Bihar/ jharkhand.
6. Electoral Reform.
7. Bihar and Special status.
8. Migration problem in India.
9. Jan Lokpal Draft Bill and loakpal Bill.
10. Nuclear energy safety in India.
11. Food security bill and its prospects in Bihar/ jharkhand.
12. 2G spectrum scam .
13. Indo-Pak and Indo-China relation.
14. Judicial reforms.
15. Development and growth in Bihar/ jharkhand.
16. Dynamics of Panchayti Raj in Bihar/ jharkhand.
17. MNREGA
18. RTI ACT
19. Madhubani Painting
20. Patna kalam art
21.Pal art and sculpture
22.Anna Hazare Protest and its relevance
23.Centre state Relation.
24.Lokayukta
25.Governance related topic special refrence Bihar/ jharkhand
26.Civil Society role in Democracy
27.Adhar Project
28.Flood in Bihar/ jharkhand
29.Kosi Project
30.Gandak Project
31.73rd Constitutional Ammendmen

Bihar :Poverty by choice

The well known backwardness of Bihar remains an enigma. Historians and experts recall the great heights of culture heritage, development growth and the territorial sweep of the erstwhile Maurya and Gupta period, who ruled from Rajgir and Patliputra which is the current capital of Bihar.

Those engaged in the rejuvenation of Nalanda University knows the intellectual and educational pre-eminence of that University located in Bihar from the 3rd century to the 12th century AD which was an important center of learning for religion and philosophy.

 Many experts have described Bihar as quicksand which draws you in with inevitability. Bihar suggests awkward complexities which have no simple answer. It is true that state remains a land of riches inhabited mostly by poor people. Biharis may be rich but Bihar is poor is well published quote in past. Biharis, who migrate out from the state, excel in the profession that they peruse.

The students who gets the professional education outside the state, gets job in other cities because there is no adequate industrialization in Bihar so the students whose educations are funded by the capital of Bihar but they are not contributing to back home adding on the backwardness of the State because repatriation of capital as well as human resources are not at the canvas of Bihar. The large Gangetic plain with its fertile soil, abundant water resources available from a multitude of rivers that flow through the region and the potential of the hardworking people of the state are of no avail. But unfortunately no agriculture revolution as such is here.

Soon after Independence in 1950 the state administration of Bihar was identified as one of the best in India by Paul Appleby. But owing to its consistently prolonged poor governance and strongly stratified social order and cast system, the Bihar, was referred as the ‘prosperous poor’. For last few decades, the State was highlighted in two topics of discussion - politics and poverty. Not, the ‘poverty of politics’, rather the politics with poverty.

In last few years, subjects associated with the development challenges of Bihar had been acrimoniously debated in media and research papers as well. Earlier Bihar was considered a ‘Basket Case’, with no prospect of a better future however the fortune of wheel seems turning to positive side as governance has improved. Recently, there have been concerted efforts to improve the overall climate of development in the State. This has aroused a sense of optimism and ushered a glimmer of hope among Biharis. Now Bihar is making headline because of its turnaround story and efforts taken by the government to improve the governance.

It is imperative to see why things have come to such an impasse in Bihar? History can gives us some statistics. Several interrelated issues  poor agricultural growth, inadequate industrialization during the British period, high population growth and migration  have lead to its long-term decline. These were supported by poor governance, ignorance by the Union Government, poor infrastructure, low energy availability and low agricultural productivity over a long period. The result: it has crippled the State, its economy, its society and human development.

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