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Passing
along the Ganges in the area that is now Bihar, the Buddha prophesied that
a great city would arise here.Over 250 years later, in the 3rd century
BC, the mighty Ashoka was ruling from Patliputra, now Patna.The name 'Bihar'
is derived from 'Vihara' which means monastery. Bihar was a great religious
center for Jains, Hindus and, most importantly, Buddhists. Few travellers
spend much time here, while passing through Patna on their way to Calcutta
or Kathmandu. However, Bodhgaya is an excellent place to study Buddhism,
and Rajgir, Nalanda and Sasaram are interesting places which are not on
the tourist trail.
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Climate: |
Summer(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon(July to August) - Warm
Winter(November to February) - Cool and Pleasant
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Clothing: |
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Cottons or light woollens.
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Capital: |
Patna
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