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major cities of Bihar
PATANA


The capital city of Bihar, Patna, is a historical city which has experienced the trauma and pain of being conquered. The heritage of Patna dates back to two millennia.

This city was ruled by many a rulers each of which gave the city a different name. Thus, Patna evolved after Kusumpura, Pushpapura, Patliputra and Azeemabad.

BODHGAYA


In the Buddhist circuit tours, Gaya and Bodh Gaya form one of the most important places to be visited. Situated in the Central Bihar, on the foothills of the Chotanagpur plateau, Gaya is today counted among one of the most famous places in Bihar. This is the place where Gautam Buddha attained Enlightenment or the knowledge of life. Gaya is also known as one of the pilgrimage for the Hindus. Gaya is located on the Banks of river Falgu and people come here to perform rituals which provides peace to the departed soul of their ancestors.

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