Holy Cities of East India refer the places of religious importance. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism are widely spread.
Holy Cities of East India includes Kolkata, Bankura, Jairambati and Malda district of West Bengal, Rajgir and Pawapuri of Bihar and Puri, Sambalpur and Konark of Odisha.
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is a pilgrimage site associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district of Bihar.
Puri Puri is known by several names since the ancient times and the eternal abode of Lord Jagannath. Jagannath Temple is one of the major Hindu temples built in the Kalinga style of architecture.
Bhubaneswar
Known as the city of temples; Bhubaneshwar was established in 1st century BC and later came under the influence of Buddhism.
Mayapur
Mayapur is the place associated with Lord Chaitanya and Lord Krishna.
Nabadwip
Navadwip in located in Nadia District of West Bengal, and it is the oldest capital of Sena Dynasty in medieval era. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born here.
Nalanda
Nalanda in Nalanda District of Bihar is a place where the largest Buddhist monastery in India is located. It is a religious place for Buddhists in eastern India now.
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