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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Tourism Department of Bihar Government has made a major change in the tourism map of the state. Bhagalpur district is officially known as ‘Buddhist Circuit’. Has been included in. Till now this circuit, limited to Gaya, Nalanda and Vaishali, will now present the rich Buddhist heritage of Anga region to the world.
Why is the selection of Bhagalpur special?
The ancient name of Bhagalpur was ‘Champa’, which has a deep connection with the life of Lord Buddha. There are many important historical sites behind this decision of the Tourism Department:
Vikramshila University: This university, established during the Pala dynasty, was a global center of Buddhist education. The stupas and relics here are still the center of reverence for Buddhist followers.
Champapuri: Along with Jainism, the special importance of this place has been mentioned in Buddhist texts also.
Dharohara and Kahalgaon: During excavations in these areas, ancient statues and artefacts of Buddha have been found.
Tourism and employment will get a boost
After joining the Buddhist Circuit, there will be rapid development of infrastructure in Bhagalpur. The government plans to:
To reach Vikramshila and other sites Better roads and transportation Facilities should be developed.
Modern to attract foreign tourists Tourist Information Center And arrangements for guides should be made.
By linking handicrafts and silk industry with tourism at the local level. new employment opportunities Be born.
New hub of spiritual tourism
Till now tourists from countries like Thailand, Japan, and Sri Lanka were mainly limited to Bodhgaya and Rajgir. With the addition of Bhagalpur, tourists will now get a new and prosperous route, which will also increase the revenue of Bihar.
