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30-Oct-19

Vishwa Shanti Stupa at Rajgir

50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar.
It was constructed atop the Ratnagiri Hill and is considered as the world’s highest peace pagoda.
It wa conceptualised by renowned Buddhist monk Nipponzan Myohoji and built by Japanese monk Fujii Guruji.
There are 7 Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupas in India, other Stupas are Global Vipassana Pagoda Mumbai, Deekshabhoomi Stupa Nagpur and Buddha Smriti Park Stupa Patna.

Importance of Rajgir

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh and one of the favorite places in Buddhism and Jainism.
The first Buddhist Council after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, was convened at this place which presently is called Rajgir.
Rajgir is also known as Panchpahari as it is surrounded by five holy hills.
Lord Mahavira too spent 14 years of his life at Rajgir and nearby areas.