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To appreciate the past magnificence of Vikramshila, imagination should be taken back in time to the days when monks, from the high mountains of Tibet, in pursuit of true knowledge, were making tremendous efforts to surpass arduous routes in order to reach the banks of the Ganga in Bihar. Even as the forested hilly region, which marked the location of the great centre, must have looked much different in those days, it still possibly retains parts of its original natural beauty as gazing at the panoramic surroundings near the banks of the mighty river flowing northwards and thus worshipped for being ‘Uttarvahini Ganga’ near Kahalgaon, in Bhagalpur, Bihar, even today, is an experience in itself. Standing here, one should not be surprised if the mind were found to wander and embark upon a mesmerizing journey into fantasy, rendered awe-struck by the extraordinary beauty of the surroundings. This ‘Wow’ impact is furthered by the realization that such rendezvous has continued since the most ancient times, with the unique region having been frequented as a favourite travel destination, especially by those more spiritually inclined.
To be continued...