Tourist place in Jehanabad
The city of Jehanabad , which is the headquater of the districts, is situated at the confluenceof the Dardha River and Yamuna
The Barabar international tourist centre is situated in the hilly area of Makhdumpur in Jehanabad district. It is located at a distance of 50 kms from Gaya and 75kmsfrom Patna.The place had been popular for its ancient seven Rock cut Buddhist caves.This is one of the Buddhist caves Temple in India. Barabar is also regard as the origin of the Ajivika sect.The scenic beauty and the calm and unpolluted surrounding attract many tourists from different places.In the month of july-August "Sraawani mela"is organised here. It begine from the 1st day of Hindi "Saawan month", and observed from one month.
Barabar is one of the oldest places of Indian civilization.
It has been related to Mahabharata period.The great warrior of Mahabharata war that is the Battle at Kurushetra , Ashwathama is said to be wandering even today in the valley of Barabar.He had become immortal with the grace of Lord Sidhnath. i.e. Lord Sive.
Earlier Barabar was known as " Khalit Parwat" or "Nagarjuni parwat". During Mahabaharta period this was known "Gorthagiri" Vanasur was the Senapati of the king Jarasandha and had constucted a fort on the hills, the remain of which can be seen even today.
The great Mauryan king Ashoka constructed a number of caves on the request of one of his queens for saints of Ajivak sect. Ashoka's grand son.Dashrath also constructed caves for saints of Ajivak sect of Buddhist monks. During his period, Barabar was attacked by the great rule of Orrisa king Kharwel. He demolished the "Gorthagiri Fort". This has been established by his Hanthi caves inscription situated at Udaygiri Mounted.
Barabar and Buddhism:-
Barabar bears a strong relationship with Buddhism in India. Accourding to some historians this is the place where Lord Budha mediated for a long period of 12 years. Later from here he moved along side " Niranjarna River" toward Bodh Gaya where he got enlightenment.
The Kaua Dol Mountain head resembles a Buddha - Stupa. In the eastern basement of it, a large and Buddha - Vihar was contsructed by Sheel Bhadra. A large statue of Lord Buddha has also been found on a platform here.The figure is about eight feet higher with a breadth of four feet across the shoulder and six feet across the knees.
Banavar Dwar :-
Banavar Dwar is situated at Mussi on Patna- Gaya International tourist route. The gate has been designed according to ancient Buddhist traditions and is a fine blend of modern architect and ancient culture and traditions.
Mirabigha :-
Mirabigha village is situated at about 4 km. South- East of Theta Railway Station. This archaeological site has many Temple mostly Shaivite. Most of them are brick- worked with some stone appendage. There are ruins of an ancient tank, which may be associated with the site. The site also has a host of Brahmanical deities, who once would have resided in these Temples.
Barabar Caves:-
The Barabar international tourist centre is situated in the hilly area of Makhdumpur in Jehanabad district. It is located at a distance of 50 kms from Gaya and 75kmsfrom Patna.The place had been popular for its ancient seven Rock cut Buddhist caves.This is one of the Buddhist caves Temple in India. Barabar is also regard as the origin of the Ajivika sect.The scenic beauty and the calm and unpolluted surrounding attract many tourists from different places.In the month of july-August "Sraawani mela"is organised here. It begine from the 1st day of Hindi "Saawan month", and observed from one month.
Barabar is one of the oldest places of Indian civilization. It has been related to Mahabharata period.The great warrior of Mahabharata war that is the Battle at Kurushetra , Ashwathama is said to be wandering even today in the valley of Barabar.He had become immortal with the grace of Lord Sidhnath. i.e. Lord Sive.
Earlier Barabar was known as " Khalit Parwat" or "Nagarjuni parwat". During Mahabaharta period this was known "Gorthagiri" Vanasur was the Senapati of the king Jarasandha and had constucted a fort on the hills, the remain of which can be seen even today.
The great Mauryan king Ashoka constructed a number of caves on the request of one of his queens for saints of Ajivak sect. Ashoka's grand son.Dashrath also constructed caves for saints of Ajivak sect of Buddhist monks. During his period, Barabar was attacked by the great rule of Orrisa king Kharwel. He demolished the "Gorthagiri Fort". This has been established by his Hanthi caves inscription situated at Udaygiri Mounted.
Barabar and Buddhism:-
Barabar bears a strong relationship with Buddhism in India. Accourding to some historians this is the place where Lord Budha mediated for a long period of 12 years. Later from here he moved along side " Niranjarna River" toward Bodh Gaya where he got enlightenment.
The Kaua Dol Mountain head resembles a Buddha - Stupa. In the eastern basement of it, a large and Buddha - Vihar was contsructed by Sheel Bhadra. A large statue of Lord Buddha has also been found on a platform here.The figure is about eight feet higher with a breadth of four feet across the shoulder and six feet across the knees.
Banavar Dwar :-
Banavar Dwar is situated at Mussi on Patna- Gaya International tourist route. The gate has been designed according to ancient Buddhist traditions and is a fine blend of modern architect and ancient culture and traditions.
Mirabigha :-
Mirabigha village is situated at about 4 km. South- East of Theta Railway Station. This archaeological site has many Temple mostly Shaivite. Most of them are brick- worked with some stone appendage. There are ruins of an ancient tank, which may be associated with the site. The site also has a host of Brahmanical deities, who once would have resided in these Temples.
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