Places to Visit Near Nalanda
Nalanda has 4 places covered here for places to visit near Nalanda, including Jain temple, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Xuanzang Memorial and Excavated remains of Mahavihara.
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Nalanda has 4 places covered here for places to visit near Nalanda, including Jain temple, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Xuanzang Memorial and Excavated remains of Mahavihara. Each page lists timings, entry fees and directions where sources provide them.
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Jain temple
Jain temple, Kundalpur is a complex of six Jain temples located in Kundalpur village near Nalanda, Bihar. Kundalpur is one of the most important Jain pilgrimages in Bihar. The temple complex is located approximately 1.6 km (0.99 mi) from the ruins of Nalanda mahavihara. According to the Digambara tradition, Kundalpur is regarded as the birthplace of Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara. Jain temple, Kundalpur is a complex of six Jain temples located in Kundalpur village near Nalanda, Bihar.
Nalanda Archaeological Museum
The museum houses a significant collection of Pala and Mauryan statues. The six air conditioned (!) rooms show off stone and metal statues that were found during the excavations of Nalanda and surrounding villages. The statues are a little detailed and full of expression than other museums in the area.
Xuanzang Memorial
Xuanzang, also known as Hiuen Tsang, was a 7th-century Chinese Buddhist monk and teacher.
Excavated remains of Mahavihara
Remains of the stupa has terraces and smaller stupas. ₹600 for foreigners. The ticket office is just across the road from the entrance. Mind the beggars and shopkeepers.
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