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Kamaldah
In the area called Kamaldah near the Gulzarbag railway station, is a high mound
of brick ruins on which stand two Jain temples of medieval period. On one
of them is an inscription dated V.S. 1848 (AD 1792) which records that the
temple was constructed by the whole congragation living at Pataliputra and
dedicated to Sri Sthulabhadra.
These temples are considered to be very sacred pilgrim centers for the Jains.
Bulandibagh
Mauryan site. L.t. Col. L.A. Wadell discovred a pillar capital of the Sunga period
from here. This place is close to the north - east of Kumhrar.
Kumbrar
Famous ancient Mauryan site lies 5 Kms from Patna Junction railway station on
the Kankarbagh Road. Excavation here have revealed relics of 6th century A. D.
An important find is the remains of pillars of a huge hall of Mauryan period.
Agam Kuan
Mauryan Bangles were discovered from here. Local people make their offerings
to 'Sheetala Mata' at this site.
Bari Patan Devi
This temple is situated in Maharajganj area of the eity just outside of what
was once its western gate. It is sacred to the Goddess Durga under the name of
Patna, as the presiding deity of the city, It is one of the 'Shaktipithas' where
the thigh portion of Goddess Parvati has fallen as per legends.
Pathar-Ki-Masjid
This mosque is known variously as Saif Khan Mosque, Chimnighat Mosque or Sangi
Masjid. It was built by Parvez Sah, son of the Mugal emperor Jehangir.
Harimandir Jee
Birth place of the tenth religious preceptor of the Sikh faith, Guru Gobmd Singh
Jee, built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a ruler of Punjab.This dome shaped structure
contains sikh scriptures and the personal belongings of the Guru.
Golghar
This huge and impressive beehive shaped and 96 ft. high structure was built in
1786 by Captain John Garstin. A flight of steps winds round this high building
leading to the top from where one sees a fine view of the river Ganges and the
city.
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library
Khuda Bakhsh Library, Patna Set up at the turn of the 20th century, the library
has a distinguished collection of rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts.
Sadaquat Ashram
This was the place where the struggle for Indian Independence was launched in
the state.
Martyr's Memorial
Life size statue in front of the Assembly building have been put up in memory
of seven brave young men who sacrificed their lives in August 1942 in the historic
struggle for independence.
Kargil Chowk
A new structure with attractive landscape in commemoration of Martyr's of the
Indo-Pak confrontation at Kargil.
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
This biological park is an attractive picnic spot in the heart of the Patna town.
Various species of animals and medicinal plants/ trees etc. add much charm to
the park
Padri-Ki-Haveli
A Church of Dutch style. Mother Teressa had done here apprenticeship in nursing.
