Bihar-Bhagalpur

V.G.D. Sanctuary

About

Located in the Bhagalpur District of the Indian State of Bihar, the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is a 50 kilometer stretch over the River Ganges from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon. This is the only protected area for the endangered Gangetic Dolphins in Asia which were abundant at one time, but now only a few hundreds remain. The Gangetic Dolphins have also been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India in the year 2009, and which would fortify our efforts towards the protection of these endangered species. 

 

Established as a National Park in the year 1991, the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was especially designed for the conservation of this species. Conservation efforts have since helped sustain and safeguard the Gangetic Dolphin population within the sanctuary, which are known as ‘Soons’ by the locals. This Sanctuary also contains a rich diversity of other threatened aquatic wildlife that includes the Indian Smooth-Coated Otter, the Gharial, a variety of Freshwater Turtles and 135 species of Water-Fowl. 

 

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The core area of this Sanctuary is located between Sultanganj in the west of Bhagalpur, to Kahalgaon in the east of Bhagalpur, notably at the Barari Ghat where the Vikramshila Setu, a bridge built across the River Ganges starts. Bhagalpur Railway Junction is the closest Railway Station and well connected with the rest of the sub-continent. Patna, the capital city of the Bihar State is the closest Airport which is a few hours drive from Bhagalpur. Bhagalpur is well connected by road through a network of National and State Highways with the entire region.

Vikramshila Setu

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Vikramshila Setu is a bridge across the Ganges, near Bhagalpur in the Indian state of Bihar named after Vikramaśīla University which was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820 A.D.).The 4.7 km long bridge serves as a link between NH 80 and NH 31 running on the opposite sides of the Ganges. It runs from Barari Ghat on the Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachia on the north bank. This has reduced considerably the road travel distance between Bhagalpur and places across the Ganges.

 

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Vikramshila Setu is 3rd longest bridge in India and 118 rank in world longest bridge in world The 4.7 km long bridge serves as a link between NH 80 and NH 31 running on the opposite sides of the Ganges. It runs from Barari Ghat on the Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachia on the north bank. Its also connect Bhagalpur to Purnia and kathiar This has reduced considerably the road travel distance between Bhagalpur and places across the Ganges.

Mandar Hill Temple

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Mandar Hill Temple is located on Mandar Hill, a holy place related to the salvation of 12th Teerthankar Vasupoojya Swami. This temple is also related to the three Kalyanka of Bhagawan Vasupoojya - Gyan, Tup and Moksha. At this place, Vasupoojya Swami accepted penance, gained the supernatural knowledge and finally found salvation. Mandar Hill is roughly 700 feet high located in Banka district, Bihar, widely famous for its mythological background. Mandar Hill is situated about 48 km from Bhagalpur and 3 km from Baunsi. Mandar Hill is the very same hill which was used for the Sagar Manthan and the marks of the snake around the hill used for mathan can be seen here.

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Mandar Hill located in Baunsi (Bounsi), Dist. Banka, Bihar. Mandar Hill is famous for its mythological background. Mandar Hill is roughly 700 feet high and about 48 km from Bhagalpur and 3 km from Baunsi is the very same hill which was used for the Sagar Manthan. The marks of the snake around the hill used for mathan can be seen. Foot prints of Lord Vishnu can also be seen on this hill.

Colganj Rock Cut Temples

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The Colganj rock cut Temples are one of the main tourist attractions of Bhagalpur. They are situated at 8 km west of Sultanganj City. The rock cut carvings present on these temples date back to the Gupta Period. These carvings depict many Hindu, Jain and Buddhist deities. There are also several artistic etchings present at these temples that have been excavated from towns like Sultanganj and Kahalgaon of Bihar. These etchings are said to belong to time of great Emperor Asoka.

 

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The rock-cut sculpture is an art which is more similar to sculpture than architecture, as structures by the artists were produced by cutting out solid rocks. Rock-cut architecture is widely found in India in the ancient temples or caves. Some well-known rock-cut structures of ancient India are Chaityas, Viharas, temples etc. Rock-cut architecture occupies a very important place in the history of Indian state Bihar.