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Newly Excavated Stupa Rajgir
A site located very near to Chariot Wheel Marks is the Newly Excavated Stupa. The official board outside the site only mentions this as a newly excavated stupa with no other dates or details mentioned. Ancient texts mentioned that there was a large Stupa located in Rajgir built by Ajatshatru containing a Buddha relic. There…
Maniyar Math
Our trip around Rajgir continues and we land at Maniyar Math. This historic place is very much in the news now as the Archaeological Survey of India has started massive restoration work out here. When I visited it was clearly visible that these places and the surrounding areas have the potential of being excavated more…
Chariot Wheel Mark and Shell Characters In Rajgir
Another tourist attraction in Rajgir town which is relatively small but quite interesting is the Chariot Wheel Marks and Shell Characters. The location is right next to the main road but cannot be seen directly from the main road due to the trees blocking its view. Only a small concrete board indicates its existence. It’s…
Son Bhandar Caves
Who does not like treasures especially me since I had this fascination that one day, I am going to discover a treasure trove while researching for a blog post. Honestly, I still have that feeling and when I heard about this place called the Son Bhandar Caves which means a storehouse of gold, I was…
Cyclopean Wall Of Rajgir
One of the most underrated heritage structures at Rajgir which tourists ignore is the Cyclopean Wall of Rajgir. One cannot compare this wall to the Great Wall of China which is much bigger and grander but one can compare it with the Hadrian’s Wall located in England
Dorina Crossing
What is common between Exide, Philips, Dunlop, Sulekha, and Ruby? If you are from Kolkata, you must have come across these words as part of bus stops like Exide Crossing, Philips Moore, Dunlop Bridge, Sulekha (the ink maker), and Ruby (hospital) crossing. Some streets and especially crossings became more popular among bus routes by the…
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Subhadip Mukherjee
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I am an award-winning blogger, vlogger, and photographer from Kolkata, India. I have been blogging for over 17 years and I have been featured across major news dailies. My photographs have been used over the years across news portals, newspapers, and various other media. Some of my blogs are research materials often used by students in their doctoral thesis.
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Such a rich and fascinating post about Pahala Odisha Rasagola! The soft, spongy texture and syrupy sweetness truly make it…
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