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Bodh Gaya \u2014 Buddha's Enlightenment
Under the Bodhi Tree, Siddhartha became Buddha 2,500 years ago. The most sacred Buddhist site on earth. 25+ countries have monasteries here.
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Shikharji Parasnath \u2014 Jain
Most sacred Jain pilgrimage. 20 of 24 Tirthankaras attained Moksha on this hill. 9km sacred trek. 24 temples.
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Nalanda University Ruins
World's first residential university (5th century AD). 10,000 students, 2,000 teachers from across Asia. UNESCO.
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Rajgir
Where Lord Mahavira and Gautam Buddha both lived simultaneously. Hot springs, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Vulture Peak.
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Pawapuri Jal Mandir
Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana here. White marble temple in the middle of a lotus lake. Most serene sacred site in India.
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Bihar Sharif Dargah
Sufi saint Hazrat Sharaf-ud-din Yahya Maneri. 14th century. Draws Hindu and Muslim devotees together.