Grdhrakuta Mountain (or Vultures peak) in Rajgir was Lord Buddha’s favourite retreat where he delivered many sermons and discourses. This is just outside of Rajgir and is also known as Vulture peak because of its resemblance to the head of a vulture.
| IMPORTANCE OF THE PILGRIMAGE SITE OF GRDHRAKUTA MOUNTAIN |
| Grdhrakuta Mountain was Lord Buddha’s favourite retreat where he delivered many sermons and discourses. This is just outside of Rajgir and is also known as Vulture peak because of its resemblance to the head of a vulture. |
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nalanada |
| Sub-division | Rajgir |
| Block | Rajgir |
| Postal Code | 803116 |
| Coordinates | 25°00′06.0798″N 85°26′47.3022″E |
| Google map link | https://goo.gl/maps/B2ttj3Kav4FZhfCQ9 |
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