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| NALANDA |
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| Lord Buddha came to Nalanda often and stayed in his disciple�s mango grove. Later, it was in Nalanda that the most famous of all universities in ancient India was established in the 5th century AD. It was a monastic university, where thousands of teachers and students used to live and study. Admissions were so difficult that only two out of ten eminent scholars were admitted. Philosophical debates, mathematics, medicine, etc were taught here and great Indian scholars like Nagarjuna, Asanga, Aryadeva passed from the corridors of this great university. Even the great tantrik Guru Padmasambhava, who took Buddhism to Tibet, was a scholar in Nalanda. Students from all over the known world came here to study. Emissaries from many countries came with rich presents and generous donations. This great centre of learning was brutally destroyed by the Muslim invader Bakhtiyar Khalji. Even the ruins of Nalanda evoke awe and admiration, which today is a world heritage monument. |
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| Nalanda Attractions |
Nalanda university
The university was established in the 5th century BC and was one of the oldest Universities of the world. The ruins of the university is spread over an area of 14 hectares land with a number of temples and monasteries built by the contemporary kings.
Nalanda Museum
It was established in 1971 and houses many ancient manuscripts and Buddhist statues. The museum also contains several objects like coins, pottery, inscriptions of Maurya and Gupta period.
Surya Mandir
This famous temple is dedicated to the Sun God and has a number of statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities.
Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
The famous Chinese traveller who came to India in the 5th century AD and stayed in Nalanda for 12 years as a student and a teacher and studied the social and political conditions. The memorial hall was built in his memory. |
| How to Reach |
Air - Patna is the nearest airport which is around 90 kms away from the village. Regular flights connect Patna city with the major Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, etc., which are further connected to major international destinations.
Rail - The nearest railway station is Bakhtiyarpur which is 38 kms from Nalanda. Gaya (65km) is the major railway point which is connected to all the major cities of India.
Road - Nalanda is connected to Patna, Gaya, Delhi, Kolkata, etc. with excellent road network.
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