 Holy Cities of East India includes Kolkata, Bankura, Jairambati and Malda district of West Bengal, Rajgir and Pawapuri of Bihar and Puri, Sambalpur and Konark of Odisha. These cities are developed from the very early era of Indian civilization.
Bodh Gaya Bodh Gaya is a pilgrimage site associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district of Bihar. Puri Puri is known by several names since the ancient times and the eternal abode of Lord Jagannath. Jagannath Temple is one of the major Hindu temples built in the Kalinga style of architecture. Bhubaneswar Known as the city of temples; Bhubaneshwar was established in 1st century BC and later came under the influence of Buddhism. Mayapur Mayapur is the place associated with Lord Chaitanya and Lord Krishna. It is located near to Krishnanagar of West Bengal, and it is only 130 kilometers from Kolkata. Nabadwip Navadwip in located in Nadia District of West Bengal, and it is the oldest capital of Sena Dynasty in medieval era. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born here. Thus Navadwip is made as an important pilgrimage centre in modern Bengal. Rajgir Rajgir is an ancient capital of Mauryan Empire and the seat of both Buddhism and Jainism in eastern India. Konark Konark in Puri District is an old city near the sea beach, where Konark temple is located. Midnapore Located near the banks of Kanshabati River, Midnapore has the historical, mythological and religious importance and there are numerous temple located nearby. Nalanda Nalanda in Nalanda District of Bihar is a place where the largest Buddhist monastery in India is located. It is a religious place for Buddhists in eastern India now. Kolkata Kolkata the modern capital of West Bengal was named after the presence of Goddess Kali in Kalighat. The Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineshwar temple and Siddheswari Kali temple of Bagbazar are the renowned Kali temples of Kolkata. Patna Patna is the largest and also the capital city of Bihar. It has many pilgrimages of Islam, Hindus and the Jains. Mahavir Mandir is one of the important religious centres in Patna Dhauli Hills It is a religious site in Odisha and small hill station located near Daya River. Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where the Kalinga War was fought. Sagardweep Sagardwip is located in the southern fringe in West Bengal, where Gangasagar Mela is hosted. Here Kapilmuni Ashrama is popular. Sambalpur Land of temples and the land of textiles, Sambalpur is situated about 300 km west of state capital Bhubaneswar. Bankura Bankura and Bishnupur are the land of terracotta temples which influenced Bengal art and architecture of modern era. |
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Holy Cities of East India
| Holy Cities of East India refer the places of religious importance. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism are widely spread. |
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