Bihar • 2 monuments
A captivating landmark in the city of Patna, Golghar (Round House) is a spherical-shaped monument that lies to the west of the Gandhi Maidan. Known as one of the most spectacular architectural wonders of India, Golghar was built by the British army in 1786 to function as a storehouse during famines. Alluring tourists with the panoramic view of the city and River Ganges from its top, Golghar has a dual spiral stairway, with 145 steps on each side. Golghar was believed to be the tallest buildings in Patna at the time of its construction. The Bihar State Tourism Department Corporation has introduced a state-of-the-art laser show at Golghar compound from January 14, 2013. The Laser show is held at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fee for this show is INR 30. Other than Golghar, visitors can also enjoy exploring nearby attractions like the fort of Ajatashatru, Swarana Gufa (Cave of Gold), Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak), Gandhi Museum and Science Center.
Kumrahar excavations have unearthed the remnants of the ancient city of Pataliputra under the reign of the Mauryan period. It is located 5 km. to the east from Patna Railway Station on Kankarbagh Road. The relics excavated belong to a series of four continuous periods of rule of the celebrated rulers of Ajatasatru, Chandragupta and Ashoka from 600 BC. to 600 AD. Some of the findings during the excavations include the ‘Eighty Pillared Hall’, which include bits of 80 pillars made of black sandstone monoliths. Some opine that this hall was the venue of the Third Buddhist Council in 250 BCE, in Patliputra, during the rule of Emperor Asoka. Kumrahar excavations also included the foundation of the Buddhist monastery, Anand Bihar, wooden beams and clay figurines among others. Another interesting discovery had been that of Arogya Vihar, headed by Dhanvantari, considered as the father of Ayurveda and Durakhi Devi Temple stone figures dating back to the 1st century. The Kumrahar Excavations are displayed in the form of photographs and other articles for the benefit of the tourists who wish to take a peek to the golden past of India.
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