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Seven things you may not know about Bihar’s heritage
The oldest rock-cut caves in India, Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and the first of the world's peace pagodas are all in Bihar.
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Forgotten History
Vikramashila, Bihar’s other great monastery
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Taste of Bihar
Litti chokha, thekua, khaja, tilkut and the seasonal dishes that mark every festival.
Litti Chokha
Roasted wheat dough balls stuffed with spiced sattu, served with a smoky…
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A crisp sweet of wheat flour, jaggery and ghee, and the most…
Silao Khaja
A flaky, layered sweet from Silao in Nalanda district, awarded a Geographical…
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A dry winter sweet of pounded sesame and jaggery, made especially for…
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Forgotten History
Vikramashila, Bihar’s other great monastery
Founded by the Pala king Dharmapala, Vikramashila near Kahalgaon was for four centuries one of the most important Buddhist centres of learning in India.
Lesser-known Facts
Seven things you may not know about Bihar’s heritage
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
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Nalanda Mahavihara
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Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir
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Barabar Caves
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Kesariya Stupa
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Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram
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Mundeshwari Devi Temple
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Golghar, Patna
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Rajendra Prasad
First President of India
Sharda Sinha
Folk and classical singer
Dashrath Manjhi
The Mountain Man
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Shehnai maestro
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