Patna

     Patlipura, in short called as Patna, is a piece of ancient land which dates back from 5th century. Those days, these lands were the base of Magadha rulers, who were said to be mighty rulers, through the Indian sub – continent. This place was known as Kusumpur once and then as Pushpabur, which means ‘the city of flowers’. Eventually, a Chinese traveller, who sojourned here in Patliputra have called this city as a land of Marvel & fascination. From the 7th century B.C. the recordial history portraits the growth of this land till today! And prevails as the capital of Bihar”.
     During the 7th century king Ajatshatru, a Magadha kings heritage, built a small fort in Patliputra at the convergence of Ganga and Metropolis living to the inhabitates of Patliputra, when the great authoritarians like Maurian kingships, Gupta, Pala Kings, Sher Shah Suri and Azemush Shah provoked, they renamed this locale as Azeemabad.
     Nature, over here is in blissful harmony which fills up our senses. The lands altitude is at sea level and the climate is very hot during the month of April till June, every year. And, you get a heavy shower of Rain pour [850mm] during monsoon. And, it’s a privilege that nature as hasn’t changed yet its routine, perhaps. Man hast updated, his progression in population increase, as on 1991 census record, this piece of land is occupied by 1,100,000 human being.
During the year 1934, Patna, had an experience of earthquake devastation, which spoiled part of Patna. But, rejuvenation has made this city to attain a status as such today. Its first railway route, and the Mauriyan built Grand Trunk Road, between Patliputra and Texila [now in Pakistan] should be an unfading history and worked as a malt to stimulate a better living.
     Researcher says that the old pattern of the city was situated on a long strip of land and that geographical positioning gave out a 4 mile of palace of King Asoka to the country. Moreover, more ancient building of Asoka is formed around here, such as the palace built for Mahendra, the brother of Asoka is situated on the Hermitage Hills and the five great relics stupas in Panchapahari is also found here. Therefore, such historical values shows, that inhabitant have lived out here a happy living from the beginning.

PLACE TO VISIT

     Around Patna there are tourist locale to be visited such as Patna Museum, Kumrahar, Golaghar, Har Mandir Takhat, Sher Shah Suri Masjid, Sadakat Ashram and Maner.

PATNA MUSEUM

     This Museum, is said to be , that it, contains the oldest fossils, of this earth, a tree of 17 meter height is formed here, aging over 200million years old. It should be a wide opening sight seeing locale here. This is situated first one km away from Bhavan on Bhudhway. The exterior, interior styling architecture is from Mughal and Rajput kingship ager. Mostly, metal and stones sculpture, exhibits the Mauriyan and Gupta periods, these versacotta figures are a collection of various sites. Its such a lovely location to keep thinking about the past values of talents and skills, about those kings and people exposed to.

KUMRAHAR

     Patna basically has its record from 600 BC to 600 AD and then again transpores from 16th century onwards. Therefore, at Kumrahar, you have the only remain remnants of the Mauriyan hall built with 80 pillars of sand stone which can dates between 400 to 300 BC. It’s a privilege to tourist stepping to this land of history, which can really make one travel from the present to the past. It is an experience to imagine the styling and living of forefathers and ancestors those days.

GOLAGHAR

     When, Britishers rule was here, they have built a warehouse to sustain food grains during the 1770 famine that brought in draught to this place. This magnifying 30 meter high storehouse can accommodate 1,40, 000 tonnes of food grain and only to the British away those days should be a musical note of pathos. Now, this locale is as the Central Granary and is renowned as the world’s largest, from the top one gets a Panasonic views through the city.        

HAR MANDIR TAKHAT

     Serenity and Spirituality here, has been given an equal importance as of historical values. It is said the The  tenth chronicle of Sikhs guru was born here, in the year 1660 A.D. and also this spot, is one of the form saved shrines of Sikhs: The original temple built by Maha Raja Ranjit Singh contains the holy scriptures of Sikhs and some belonging of Gurukals from those days.  

JALAN MUSEUM

     This junction of Chinese, Mughul and Afghan style sculptures and porcelain utensils are exhibited here. But, do need to take permission from the Government authorities prior to the visit over here.

PATHAR KI MASJID [MOSQUE OF SAIFKHAN]

     It is another memory of historical king Jahangir. This is built Parvez Shah for his son Jahangir, on the banks of Ganga and the near landmark is Har Mandir Sahib, famously known as Chimmi Ghat Mosque or Saugi Masjid.

MARTY’S MEMORIAL

Located in front of the current Secretariat Office of Patna, built in memory of the seven freedom fighter, who are Martyr’s during the 1942 Quit India movement protest. They were shot dead active at this juncture.

SHER SHAH SURI MASJID

It is were the 1st President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, lived after his retirement. It is now as the HQ of Bihar Vidhyapeeth, a national university, it has a small museum that displays the belonging of Dr. Prasad.

MANER

Located twenty nine kms away from Patna, a serene, locale for museum pilgrimage. The history says that Sufi saint Pir Hazrat Makhodoom Yahia Maner was buried here and also his descendents Shah Daulath’s Memorial Chhoti Darga is yet another holy place situated nearby.

How to get there

By air:     Patna is well connected by air with major cities in India. Mostly Indian and Sahara India are the air routes.
By rail:    Patna is well connected with major cities.
By road: Patna is well connected with roadways towards Siliguri, Gorakhpur and within the state. 90 km from Nalenda, 102 km from Rajgir, 125 km from Kolkata and 252 km from Varanasi.

EXCURSIONS LOCATIONS

     The Hindu pilgrim centre, here, there is a belief that if a man’s post – cremation rites are performed under the `Akshayobat’ or immortal banyan tree standing in the courtyard of Vishnu pad temple, he goes to Heaven. It is believed that the temple stars was built by lord Vishnu himself.

SASARAM

     Situated 148 km from Patna. The tomb of Sher Shah is the prime spot to be visited.

PAWAPURI

     It is were lord Mahavir attained a vision to Machine a Mission of Jainism to the world, located 90 km from Patna.

KUSHINAGAR

     Here, you have the mortal remain Lord Buddha, located 230 km from Patna.

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