भागलपुर संग्रहालय (Bhagalpur Museum)

Bhagalpur Museum is one of the most prestigious tourist attractions in the city of Bhagalpur. Located at Kachari Chowk, it is situated at a distance of mere 1. 8 km from Bhagalpur, besides Burha Nath temple. 

It was established on 11th November 1976 with assortment of artworks and archaeological leftovers. Artifacts belonging to different phases of history can be found here. A good number of them have been collected for this museum. 

Bhagalpur Museum houses artifacts dating as far as 6th and 7th Century. The galleries of museum also contains sculptures, art work anthology of manuscripts and more.Points of attractions in this museum are figurine of Buddha collected from Sultanganj & Sarnath, Statues of Ganesha collected from Mandar,Idols of Mahishasurmardini excavated  from Bank regine, Idols of Maa Durga excavated from the area where CMS School Bhagalpur is located & Yakshini collected from Shahkund.

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क्राइस्ट चर्च, भागलपुर (Christ Church) – Bhagalpur

It is situated near the city tower.

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भगवानदास पुस्तकालय, भागलपुर (Bhagwandas Library) – Bhagalpur

It is situated in Nayabazar mohala .It has large collection of novels of Hindi and Bengali writers ,besides books of other subjects of interest.

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लाला लाजपत राय उद्यान, भागलपुर (Lala Lajpat Rai Park) – Bhagalpur

The Lala Lajpat Park is one of tourism place of Bhagalpur. It is very beautiful place. There are many kind of flowers and trees are in this park. Many of baby toys are also available there for children.

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शरत चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय का घर, भागलपुर – House of Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyaya – Bhagalpur

It is situated in Adampur . Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on September 15, 1876,at Debanandapur in Hooghly West Bengal . He had his early schooling in a Pathshala in his village.

In 1893, he moved to his maternal uncle’s home at Bhagalpur. Although he began as a fine arts student, Chattopadhyay left his studies due to his persistent state of poverty. He received his early education while residing at his paternal uncle’s house in Bhagalpur. Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyaya is known to have roots in the city. He had written his famous novel Devdas in Bhagalpur itself. He spent 20 years of his life in Bhagalpur and major parts of his novels were either written in Bhagalpur or based on his experience in Bhagalpur.

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इब्राहिम शाह की क़ब्र, भागलपुर (Tomb of Ibrahim Shah) – Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur also has the grand tomb of Ibrahim Hussain Khan in Khanjarpur which is one of the best monuments in North Bihar. Located at Khanjarpur, The tomb is renowned all over the country for its historical importance and architecture.

The List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal (1896), pp. 422-23, describes the Mausoleum as “a very pretty monument, in good condition” which was “repaired in 1845 by the Magistrate of Bhagalpur.” 

The tomb is rectangular in plan with a central pointed dome surrounded by four domed kiosks or ‘chhatris’. There are decorative finials on the roof at each of the four corners and a monumental gateway to the south. Ibrahim Shah Tomb is a grand monument and is considered the greatest architectural marvel in Northern Bihar. In ancient time, there were many Mughal monuments being built in the Bhagalpur but they were majorly small mosques made of brick and couldn't stand the pressure of time. But the tomb…

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जय प्रकाश नारायण उद्यान, भागलपुर (Jai Prakash Narayan Udyan) – Bhagalpur

It is situated at Khanjarpur in Bhagalpur City.One of the most visited amusement place, it is 30 Year Old Park of Bhagalpur. It has Zoo and lush green forest; well known for best place for children’s entertainment in Bhagalpur. Peoples come here to enjoy New Year Fest, so it also known picnic spot in Bhagalpur. In Zoo you can view some beautiful birds and some animals.

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सैंडिश कंपाउंड, भागलपुर (Sandish Compound/Jai Prakash Udyan) – Bhagalpur

Jai Prakash Udyan is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Bhagalpur. Located at Khanjarpur, the place is renowned among locals and tourists alike for its lush greenery and beautiful environment.

It has a Doordarshan TV Centre in it. At Sandish Compound the political gathering, Fun Fair, Shopping sales, Music Events, New year events and independence day , republic day function ,Rawan and Kumbh karan effigy burning during Dashhara organized. Sandish Compound also used by Bhagalpur Peoples for Morning Walk, Evening Gathering. Children and Youth come here to play various games as – Cricket, Athletics, Volleyballs etc.  This ground also used by various sports associations to organize Cricket and other sports tournament.

It is told that it was a big ditch. One collector of Bhagalpur whose name was Mr Sandish, during his morning walk started throwing debris in it as a result other passersby also did the sa…

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गांधीवादी विचार विभाग, भागलपुर (Department Of Gandhian Thought) – Bhagalpur

This is situated 2 Km west from Bhagalpur Railway Station. This is the first post graduate department under Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University where the course of Gandhi Darshan is conducting .M.A.Diploma Course (Management of Voluntary Organization and Social Development) Ph.D.The initial  foundation of the Department was contemplated by Late Padmabhushan Dr. Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, then Vice Chancellor of this University who started an exercise in this regard. However the Department could be started in 1980, and the Postgraduate teaching was started in 1981.

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बूढ़ानाथ महादेव मंदिर, भागलपुर (Burhanath Mahadev Temple) – Bhagalpur

Burhanath Mandir is situated on the banks of the Uttarvahini Ganga in Jogsar Mohallah, Adampur, Bhagalpur. spread over three acres. Being one of the oldest temple in the region it witnesses influx of devotees throughout the year. 

It is adorned by statues dating back to 1937. According to the Shiva Purana, Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath or Budhanath is one of the 108 Nath in India. Also, this name has been stated in the first segment of the eighth segments of  Shiva Purana . The lingam of this place of worship is self-incarnated nevertheless as to when it come into being is still unknown. It is said that Lord Rama's guru, Vashishtha Muni prayed here. Idol of Ma Bhavani can be seen beside the Shivalinga. As per legend the idol of Ma Bhavani is actually that of Ma Chandi of Munger, that travelled from Munger through the Ganga river and banked near the Budhanath temple. One day the goddess came in the dreams of a man there on the premises. He found and placed her on the campus…

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गुरुद्वारा बड़ी संगत, भागलपुर (Gurudwara Bari Sangat – Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Chowki) – Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur had two Sikh Sangats when Guru Tegh Bahadur visited it in 1667. Guru Tegh Bahadur is said to have stayed at Bari Sangat on Burhanath Ghat of which what is left is a stone slab, still considered holy. Over it Sardar Inder Singh Atwal got a room built in 1974. On every amavas, Guru Granth Sahib is brought from Gurudwara Singh Sabha in the interior of the town and a congregation is held here with the holy book placed on the old slab called Chauki sahib. The place itself is named Gurdwara Bari Sangat Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Chowki Sahib. An old hand-written copy of Guru of Guru Granth Sahib acquired from the former Udasi priest of the shrine is preserved in Gurdwara Singh Sabha. The other place, Chhoti Sangat, also on the Ghat a little distance away from Bari Sangat has since been converted into a Hindu temple.

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भागलपुर के पर्यटन स्थल (Bhagalpur’s Tourist Places)

Bhagalpur CityVikramshila MuseumManaskamna Temple52 Kothri 53 DwarResidence of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin SanctuaryUdhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary(Barharwa)Gurudwara Bari Sangat Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji ChowkiBurhanath Mahadev TempleMaharshi Mehi AshramKuppa Ghat & CavesDepartment Of Gandhian ThoughtSandish CompoundJai Prakash Narayan UdyanTomb of Ibrahim ShahThe Residence of Sharat Chandra ChattopadhyayaLala Lajpat Rai Park The Dargah (Tomb) of Ghuran Sah Pir BabaBhagwandas LibraryChrist Church Old CemeteryBhagalpur MuseumVikramshila Setu Vikramshila VishwavidyalaySanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan (Park)Rabindra Bhavan (Tillha Kothi) Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)Tomb of Shah ShujaColganj Rock Cut TemplesDargah of Hazrat Shahbaz (1502)Khanqah-i-Shahbazia (Mullachak)Moulana Chak MosqueDargah of Makhdum Shah (1615)Bhikanpur MosqueShajangi Hill-top DargahTilka Manjhi Statue & TreeVishahri Asthan…

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शाहकुंड पहाड़, भागलपुर (Shahkund Hill) – Bhagalpur

Shahkund is a Town in Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur District of Bihar State, India. It belongs to Bhagalpur Division . It is located 28 KM towards west from District head quarters Bhagalpur. It is a Block head quarter.

Shahkund Pin code is 812006 and postal head office is Nathnagar.

Shahkund Hills

There is a very old and famous temple in Shahkud. People from all over shahkund and nearby village visit this temple to worship. During Mahashivratri and Shravan huge crowd gather here. It is situated on the hill top which can be seen from very far. Beautiful scenery of fields is a mesmerizing view from the top. There a big well in the temple premise which is the only source of water for the devotees. They take water from here to pour on the Shiv Linga.

Kheri hill, Shahkund in the district of Bhagalpur is situated at a distance of about ten kms from Sultanganj. Shahku…

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कोलगंज रॉक कट मंदिर,, भागलपुर (Colganj Rock Cut Temples) – Bhagalpur

The Golgong or Colganj rock cut Temples are one of the main tourist attractions of Bhagalpur. The rock cut carvings present on these temples date back to the Gupta Period. These carvings depict many Hindu, Jain and Buddhist deities. There are also several artistic etchings present at these temples that have been excavated from towns like Sultanganj and Kahalgaon of Bihar.

The origin of the Colganj Rock Cut Temples dates back to the Gupta period and is said to be built between the 5th and 7th centuries. It is a cave fort like temple. The temple is an epitome of the rock-cut sculpture which is an art where the artists produce structures by cutting out solid rocks. The temple is famous for its stone carvings, which represent the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist deities. The temple is also famous for its beautiful engravings that have been unearthed from Sultanganj and Kahalgaon. these artistic etchings leave the visitors in awe and belong to the period when King …

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घुरन शाह पीर बाबा दरगाह, भागलपुर (Ghuran Sah Pir Baba Dargah) – Bhagalpur

Dargah of Ghuran Sah Pir Baba located near the Kutchery Chowk, Katahalbari, Khanjarpur, SM College, is extremely popular among followers of various religions such as Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus. Every Friday, large numbers of people assemble here for the blessings of 'Peer Baba'.

The Dargah of Ghuran Peer Baba is a mazaar named after a peer who is said to be blessed with divine and sacred powers. People offer chadar to the mazaar and offer prayers to the revered peer.

This mazaar holds a special place in the heart of all the residents of the city regardless of their religion. The place is usually crowded but there is no rush. Everyone maintains their decorum amicably.

One must visit The Dargah of Ghuran Peer Baba to witness people from multiple faiths paying respects to The Ghuran peer at his mazaar. The dargah acts as a peace retreating centre and condones harmony among the people of all faiths visiting the Dargah. The Dargah exudes the aura of sacredness…

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महर्षि मेही आश्रम, भागलपुर (Maharshi Mehi Ashram) – Bhagalpur

Maharshi Mehi Ashram, Kuppaghat, Bhagalpur has, over the years, grown into a sacred pilgrimage for millions of followers of Santmat from India and abroad. The auspicious occasions of the birth anniversary of Maharshi Mehi Paramhans and Maharshi Santsevi Paramhans, the successor of Maharshi Mehi, who also made this Ashram his main camp and residence, and Guru Purnima the Ashram draw lakhs of devotees presenting a celebratory environment impregnated with piety.

Maharshi Mehi Ashram by the river side is an ideal place for general tourists as well who love to spend their evenings here. The ashram hides an old subterranean passage leading to various destinations. Kuppaghat is, thus,included among the "must see" places in Bhagalpur in all the guide atlases or maps.

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विक्रमशिला गंगा डॉल्फिन अभयारण्य – भारत के 7 अजूबे, भागलपुर (7 Wonders of India) – Bhagalpur

Located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is a 50 km stretch of Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. The dolphin population across India is estimated to be a little over 1,500. Half of these are found in the Ganga in Bihar. It is the only protected area for these endangered dolphins in Asia. /*! elementor - v3.5.6 - 28-02-2022 */ .elementor-widget-google_maps .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden}.elementor-widget-google_maps iframe{height:300px}
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विक्रमशिला गंगा डॉल्फिन अभयारण्य, भागलपुर (Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary) – Bhagalpur

Area : 50 km stretchLocation : BhagalpurBest Time to Visit : October and June.Speciality : Dolphin

Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India. The sanctuary is a 50 km stretch of the Ganges River from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. Designated in 1991, it is the only protected area for the endangered Gangetic dolphins in Asia. Once found in abundance, only a few hundred remain, of which half are found here.

The Gangetic dolphins have been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India. This decision was taken in the first meeting of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) chaired by Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh on Monday, 5 October 2009.

The Bihar government took the decision in the wake of the killings of four of the Dolphin to appoint 20 dolphin ‘mitras’ in villages between Sultanganj and Kahalgaon to create awareness to save dolphins in the sanctuary. 

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विक्रमशिला विश्वविद्यालय के अवशेष (Ruins of Ancient Vikramshila University) – Bhagalpur

Ruins of Vikramshila University

Located 252 kms from Patna, in the district of Bhagalpur, is the site of an ancient University, Vikramshila. The university was founded by king Dharmpala, in late 8th century AD.

44 Kms east of Bhagalpur, the remains of the Vikramshila University, the medieval centre to the conservation and propagation of Buddhist education, is still a visual delight for visitors.The institution covers an approximate area of four square kilometers, spread across two villages -Bateshwar Sthan (Pather Ghatta) and Antichak.

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Notwithstanding the current neglected condition, the remains are an exquisite depiction of the glory of Bihar in medieval times. Thi…

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भागलपुर (Bhagalpur – The Silk City)

Introduction

Bhagalpur (STD Code: 0641), a town of historical importance in the state of Bihar in the eastern part of India is situated on the southern bank of the Ganga river. Situated 220 KM east of state capital Patna and 410 KM north west of Calcutta.  25.07°N - 25.30°N latitude and between 86.37°E - 87.30°E longitude. 

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