Bodhayansar: Bihar's Ancient Vedic Site Gains New Recognition
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News18•26-01-2026, 07:54
Bodhayansar: Bihar's Ancient Vedic Site Gains New Recognition
- •Bodhayansar, a 12-acre historical site in Bangaon, Bajpatti block, Sitamarhi, Bihar, is the ancient hermitage of Vedic mathematician Lord Bodhayan.
- •Lord Bodhayan studied, meditated, and composed the Baudhayana theorem at this site, which remains significant in mathematics.
- •The site features a temple, Bodhayan Sarovar (pond), and a sacred Peepal tree, attracting devotees for traditional worship and annual birth anniversary celebrations.
- •Local traditions include circumambulation, bathing in the pond, and idol worship, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage.
- •The tourism department and local administration are developing Bodhayansar into a national and global tourism and cultural center, aiming to boost regional economic activities.
Why It Matters: Bihar's Bodhayansar, a site of Vedic mathematical heritage, is being developed as a major cultural and tourism hub.
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