Visiting the museums of Bodh Gaya, Nalanda and Patna is a great way to get a crash course in the rich Buddhist history and culture of Bihar

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By Team Lounge
Published Apr 19, 2023

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1. The Bodh Gaya Museum See the ancient railing pillars of the Mahabodhi Temple here 

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Detail of a crowned Buddha, 10th century CE, from Bodh Gaya at the Bodh Gaya Museum

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2. The Nalanda Museum A statue of the Buddhist goddess Marichi, 10th century CE

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3. The Bihar Museum, Patna A metal sculpture from Nalanda of Buddhist tantric deity Trailokyavijaya, 10th century CE

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Bronze Buddhist statues from Kurkihar, c. 11th century, at the Bihar Museum

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Crowned Buddha from Bihar Sharif, 10th century CE at the Bihar Museum

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A rare statue of Vajrayogini from Rajgir, c.11th century, at the Bihar Museum

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