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Patna
The capital city of Bihar, Patna,
is a historical city which has experienced the trauma and pain of
being conquered. The heritage of Patna dates back to two millennia.
This
city was ruled by many a rulers each of which gave the city a different
name. Thus, Patna evolved after Kusumpura, Pushpapura, Patliputra
and Azeemabad.
Bodhgaya
In the Buddhist circuit tours, Gaya and Bodh Gaya form one of the
most important places to be visited. Situated in the Central Bihar,
on the foothills of the  Chotanagpur
plateau, Gaya is today counted among one of the most famous places
in Bihar. This is the place where Gautam Buddha attained Enlightenment
or the knowledge of life. Gaya is also known as one of the pilgrimage
for the Hindus. Gaya is located on the Banks of river Falgu and
people come here to perform rituals which provides peace to the
departed soul of their ancestors.
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