Vikramshila University

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Vikramasila (village Antichak, district Bhagalpur, Bihar) is located about 50 kms east of Bhagalpur and about 13 kms north-east of Kahalgaon. Edit

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Vikramaśīla University was one of the two most important set of Buddhist learning in ancient India during the Pala dynasty. It had an equal footing along with Nālandā University in the domain of Buddhist learning. Vikramaśīla was established by King Dharmapala when he felt a decline in the quality of learning at Nālandā. The ruins of the ancient university are a sight of marvel as it is a huge square monastery with a stupa in the centre, a library building and cluster of stupas. A Tibetan and a Hindu temple have also been excavated.

Vikramshila University, Bhagalpur

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Vikramaśīla University was one of the largest Buddhist universities having more than hundred teachers and about one thousand students. It produced eminent scholars who were often invited by foreign countries to spread Buddhist learning, culture and religion. The most distinguished and eminent among all was Atisa Dipankara, the founder of Lamaism in Tibet. Subjects like theology, philosophy, grammar, metaphysics, logic etc. were taught here but the most important branch of learning was tantrism

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Opening Hours : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

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Closed on — Friday.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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Taxi : Bhagalpur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Bhagalpur by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Bihar state buses connect Bhagalpur with all neighboring cities in Bhagalpur. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Bhagalpur to many cities in Bihar state.

Train : The Bhagalpur Railway Station is an old station. This station is well connected to many important cities in the state.

Air : There is no airport in Bhagalpur. Patna Airport is the nearest airport to Bhagalpur at a distance of about 200 kilometers away. The Patna airport is relatively well connected to the main centers of the country.

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