Bihar, which is synonymous with Buddha, has an array of religious places that imparts a mystic aroma to this land. The Religious places in Bihar cater to the devotees from different faith. Visit some of the holy religious/spiritual destinations of Bihar as given below:
Visit to Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya Bihar: The Mahabodhi Temple is one of the holy religious places in Bihar India It is one of the famous spiritual destinations for buddhism people throughout the world. That's why, Mahabodhi temples of Bodhgaya Bihar, which has achieved its special significance on the world map, which is placed on UNESCO world heritage site list. Mahabodhi temple, which is situated in the Bodhgaya in Gaya district, is the place where Gautam Buddha got his enlightenment under a tree. It is the most sacred place of Buddhist pilgrimages from all over the world.
Mahabodhi temple, which is made from bricks, is considered to be the best example of Indian brickwork with its beautifulness. Temples central tower is about 55 metres and assume to be renovated in 19th century. Four little same towers surround the main central tower is the beautifulness of the temple. UNESCO has placed the temple on its world heritage site, which is enough to prove it significance.
Vishnupad Temple in Bihar: The Vishnupad Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is situated in Gaya district. Temple is one of the main sacred places for the Hindu religion. It is believed that the footprints of Lord Vishnu are marked on basalt in the temple. Several legendary saints including lord Rama with his wife Sita have visited the temple, which is situated along the river Falgu.
However the actual date of construction of the temple is not known yet the present temple is believed rebuilt by Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar.
Must to visit to Maner Shariff of Bihar: The Maner Shariff is one of the holy pilgrimage destination of Bihar, situated near Patna. The Maner Shariff is closely attached with the birth and development of the Sufi culture. The Maner Sariff of Bihar holds a significant religious spot for its sufi spirituality. In Maner Sharif you can find two very popular Muslim tombs situated; where Makhdum Daulat breathed his last in 1608. A mosque is also situated here and both the constructions displays a marvelous samples of architecture. On the wall of constructions there are many inscriptions depicted from Quran.
Patan Devi Temple of Patna, Bihar:
It is the oldest and one of the most sacred temples, which is situated in Patna, capital of Bihar. It is believed that the name of Patna city has been derived from the name of that very temple Patan Devi. The temple is regarded as one of the 51 Sidha Shakti Pithas in India. Puranic sources say that the right thigh of the corpse of Sati had fallen at the place and it was later known as Maa Sarvanand Kari Patneshwari.
Devotees visit here with full of faith and they assume that their desire and dreams comes true after visiting the Patan Devi Temple of Patna, Bihar.
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