5 Must Visit Temples in Bihar

Bihar, the home to over 100 million hardworking people, welcomes over 6 million guests from across the globe. Bihar is the state of enlightenment and nirvana and feels the real vibe of spirituality.

# Vishnupad Mandir

The Vishnupad Temple is at 100 feet high architectural masterpiece of gray granite. This temple has a unique feature; the footprints of Lord Vishnu have been kept for worship. People from across India gather during Pitra Paksha to perform a ritual, called “Pind Dana”of departed souls.

# Mangala Gauri Temple

Mangala Gauri Temple is one of the 18 Shakti Peethas in India. It is believed to be the epicenter of the commitment of the ladies. The temple has its mentions in the Puranas, where it is dedicated to Sati. The Goddess Maa Mangla is worshiped as the manifestation of kindness. Locals believe that the body of Sati fell here and is worshipped in the form of breasts.

# Jal Mandir, Pawapuri

The Jal Mandir made up of gorgeous white marble is dedicated to the 24th Tirthankara Lord Mahavira. Locals believe that Mahavira achieved Nirvana at this place. Suprised, how the temple got its name? The temple is in the center of a water-body.

# Mithila Shakti Peeth

Mithila Shakti Peeth is situated on the Indo-Nepal border. It has been mentioned in the Holy books, it is one of the 52 legendary Shakti Peethas. The best time to visit is between the months of October to March.

# Patna Sahib, Patna

Patna Sahib is one of the holiest places of Sikhism. Known as Harmandir Sahib, it is one of the 5 Takhts. The design of this sacred place is mind-blowing. It is a Gurudwara constructed in the year1950, in the memory of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs; Guru Gobind Singh by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who had established the Sikh empire in India. This place is also popular as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.