History of Arwal district shows the contribution of the well-known Poet of Sanaskrit language, Banabhatta. He was born here in the village Banshi Suryapur. He is the notable writer of the book named 'Harsha Charita' which is a biography of King Harshvardhana, It is believed that the poet Banabhatta, worshiped Budhwa Mahadev Mandir which was erected by himself. It is a commonly believed that Banabhatta used to visit Devkund, which is situated 6 miles south west away from village Banshi.
Village Banshi Suryapur is situated on the right bank of "Aadi Ganga Punah Punah" now known as Punpun River. It is believed that the last 'Pind Daan' for the salvation of soul is performed in river Punpun. If a man offers Tarpan in Punpun River, then there is no need to offer a Pinda daan or any holy ritual anywhere else. Even a simple bath in river Punpun gives salvation. Punpun River is older than Ganga river that's why Punpun is said Aadi Ganga.
Village Pantit is another famous place in Arwal district as the footprint of Lord Vishnu is situated at here. At Pantit, Lord Vishnu had put his leg in His Vamana Avtar. Lord Vishnu begged from King Bali three steps of land. The first leg step was put at Pantit in Arwal district, the second leg step having in the sky and the third one on the head of King Bali at his request.
The Chinese were the first to make paper, from where the technology went to Samarkand. From there it eventually reached India. Soon the Indian paper was being exported to West Asia, Europe and Turkey. Bihar had two major papermaking centres in medieval times. First, was Arwal town and second was Bihar Sharif.
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