About Vikramshila Ruins
King Dharamapala established the university in the 8th century. The Vikramshila University is located at a distance of 38 kms from the city and serves as a center for learning for Tantric Buddhism. The university is surrounded by the confluence of the rivers Kosi and Ganga along with 108 temples. Temples devoted to Lord Shiva and Maa Kali and the famous rock cut caves are present in its environs. The university was a highly acclaimed pilgrimage center in ancient times. The Vikramshila University is a repository of several Tibetan texts and is linked with theology.
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Places to Visit near Vikramshila Ruins
Ghuran Peer Baba, Bihar
42.3 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
Ghuran Peer Baba is near to the Kutchery Chowk, the spot is famous among followers of different religions. People from different faiths such as...
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Burhanath Temple, Bihar
44.2 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
The Budhanath temple is located on the banks of river Ganga in Jogsar. The temple attracts devotees from all over the country, as it is the home...
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Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir, Bihar
49.4 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
The temple is named as Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir because it is the birthplace of 12th Jain Titrthakar Vasupujya. Lord Vasupujya has 5...
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Ajgaibinath Temple, Bihar
69.9 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
The Ajgaibinath Temple is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in Sultanganj. The temple houses the deity of Lord Swayambhu. The...
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Mandar Hill, Bihar
71.4 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
The Mandar hill is an 800-foot high granite hill and the lake at the top of the hill makes it a picturesque spot. The Hills are bonded with...
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Colganj Rock Cut Temples, Bihar
89.2 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
Colganj Rock Cut Temples are situated 8 kms from Sultanganj. The origin of the temple dates back to the Gupta period. The temple is famous for...
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Rishikund, Munger, Bihar
96.8 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
Rishikund is a beautiful hot spring that is located almost six miles south of Sitakund atop a valley between two ridges of Kharagpur Hill. This...
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Sitakund, Bihar
99.3 km from Vikramshila Ruins - See map
Sita Kund is a holy hot water spring which is situated near a temple where sita (wife of the Lord Rama), the main character from Ramayana (Hindu...
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