Bihar

Bihar is a fertile state. It is an alluvial plain with the Gangetic Valley and an incredibly mineral rich area of fairly level high ground in the south Bihar. The Northern plains extends from the foothills of the Himalayas, few km from south of the river Ganges as it flows through the state from west to the east.

The main language spoken is Bihari. Some of the population speak Hindi. The main occupation is agriculture. The main crops are paddy, wheat , pulses sugarcane , jute and fruits. Other than agriculture Bihar is important for minerals, coal, iron ore, bauxite, copper, and mica.
sight seeing:
The wildlife in Bihar is beautiful. Deer, bears, tigers and numerous species of birds, including the peacock, pheasant and wild fowl abound. The forests of Bihar yield a variety of commercial products besides the timber. One variety of tree special to this place grows here the leaves of which are used in making "beedis", a product for smoking.
Nalandha Museum has an exclusive collection of images of the Pala Guptha and other periods.
The museum has also a collection of copper plates, stone inscriptions, brick inscriptions, ceiling plaques coins carved bricks pottery and small heaps of burnt rice Nalanda naturally attracts thousands of visitors who draw great inspiration from the surroundings and the findings and go back with nostalgic memories of what a great temple-city Nalandha was.

Important Temples in Bihar:

• Ma Paudi Temple at seraikella.
  
• Benusagar--constructed in Gupta Period
  
• Konch Temple
  
• Kurkihar Lokantha built in Pala Period
  
• Kurkihar-Buddha
  
• kurkihar-four armed deity.
  
• Maheshi-Kadirvani Tara.
  
• Jagarnath Temple at Jagarnathpur.
  
• Harmandir Temple.
  
• Mahabodhi Temple

For further information contact:
Bihar Travel & Tourism
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