Important Places to Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Ruins of Nalanda University, Golphar, Barabar Caves, Patna Museum
Historical Info Bihar is a state in East India, bordering Nepal. It is divided by the River Ganges, which floods its fertile plains. Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya’s Mahabodhi Temple, under which the Buddha allegedly meditated. In the state capital Patna, Mahavir Mandir temple is revered by Hindus, while Sikhs worship at the domed, riverside Gurudwara of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji.
Major Crops Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Maize, Jute, Tobacco
Major Industries Fertilizers
Important Festival Chhath Puja, Buddha Jayanti at Bodh Gaya, Sonepur Cattle Fair, Rajgir Mahotsav, Sama – Chakeva in Mithila, Diwali in Bihar, Makar Sankranti.