|
INTRODUCING BIHAR & JHARKHANDThe birth home of Buddhism, Bihar houses a trail of significant ancient Buddhist structures and sites. Gautam Buddha spent much of his life here an attained moksh (spiritual enlightenment) in deep meditation under the Bohi Tree in Bodhgaya, the chief pilgrimage in the world for Buddhists.
Caught in between present poverty and population Bihar is a sorry comedown from its glorious past. Corruption, kidnappings, banditry have soiled its splendour somewhat, yet the ancient relics buzz with scared memories of yesteryears, handed down in tradition and folklore. Half of Bihar in 2000, was torn away to create the state of Jharkhand. The crown of North Indian traditionalism though, remains in Bihar, with the average Joe following religiously, the old style principles and credos.
|
three undiscovered temples of indiaEveryone backpacking to India is pretty much aware of and probably flocking to The Golden Temple in Amritsar and the crazy bike temple in Rajasthan, but...
|
off the beaten track in gujaratI have spent a year in Gujarat, and every day I wish to go back. Here are a few things that nobody told you about this hidden paradise.
|
further reading: travel blog |