Tag Results: Bihar
Snapshort Histories
In the Footsteps of Ram
Join us on a pilgrimage, as we trace the journey of Ram and visit the many places where he is said to have lived or passed through, across the Indian Subcontinent.
History Daily
Mahabodhi Temple: Where the Buddha Attained Enlightenment
The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar is one of the four most sacred sites for Buddhists in the world. Catch the story of this architectural wonder, and how the Buddhists lost the shrine and then reclaimed it
History Daily
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
The Buddha himself identified four places as pilgrimage spots for the faithful - where he was born, where he found enlightenment, where he gave his first sermon and where he died. We follow the footsteps of the Buddha and take you to all four...
Amazing India
Nalanda: University to the World
For over 700 years, students flocked to one of the world’s first attempts at organised learning. Then Nalanda was attacked, razed, and largely forgotten. Nearly a millennium later, it’s back, not far from the ruins of a truly exceptional past