Rajgir Current Affairs, GK & News
50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Addressing 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar; President Ram Nath Kovind said the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha and Gandhi are panacea for fundamental problems faced by individuals, a community, a country and the entire world.
Topics: Bihar • Buddhism • Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India • India • Peace • Peace Pagoda • Rajgir • Shanti Stupa • States and union territories of India • Stupa • Vishwa Shanti Stupa • Wardha district
5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference held Rajgir
The 5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference was held in Rajgir, Bihar from 27-28 July 2019. Approx 200 delegates from 15 countries participated in the conference. The main purpose of this conference was to address people about the terror, violence and global warming prevalent in the world. This two-day conference addressed the subjects of Sat-Chit-Ananda and Nirvana ..
Topics: Buddhism • Dharma • Gautama Buddha • Nirvana • Rajgir • religion • Religious philosophy • Transtheism
5th Dharma-Dhamma conference being held in Rajgir, Bihar
5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference is being held Rajgir International Convention Centre in Rajgir, Bihar from 27-28 July 2019. The conference was inaugurated Union Minister of State Kiren Rijiju who is also the Chief Guest of Conference. It is being hosted by Rajgir for 2nd time. About 5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference Objective: To address people about ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: 5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference • Bihar • Centre for Study of Religion and Society-India Foundation • Nalanda University • Rajgir • Sat-Chit-Ananda and Nirvana Dharma-Dhamma Tradition
Silao Khaja gets GI tag
Silao Khaja, the traditional delicacy of Nalanda district of Bihar, has recently got GI tag from the Geographical Indications Registry at Chennai. The Silao Khaja is known for its taste, crispness and multi-layered appearance which is attributed to local water and climate of Silao. The sweet consists of 12 to 16 very thin dough-sheets placed ..
Topics: Bihar • Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India • Khaja • Nahub • Nalanda • Nalanda district • Rajgir • Silao • Silao, Guanajuato • States and union territories of India • Tourism in Bihar
70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha unveiled at Rajgir in Nalanda district
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir in Nalanda district of state. It is second tallest statue of Buddha in the country. Key Facts The statue has been installed above 16 metre radius pedestal in middle of lake Ghora Katora. It has been made from 45,000 cubic foot ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Bihar • Buddha Statue • Buddhist pilgrimages • India • Lord Buddha • Nalanda • Nalanda district • Nitish Kumar • Places in News • Rajgir • States and union territories of India • Tourism in Bihar