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[[Image:IndiaBihar.jpg|thumb|150px|right| | [[Image:IndiaBihar.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Indian State of Bihar]] | ||
'''Bihar''' is located in the eastern part of [[India]] (between 83°-30' to 88°-00' longitude). It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea through the port of Kolkata is not far away. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the river Ganga which flows through the middle from west to east. | '''Bihar''' is located in the eastern part of [[India]] (between 83°-30' to 88°-00' longitude). It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea through the port of Kolkata is not far away. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the river Ganga which flows through the middle from west to east. | ||
[[Patna]] Sahib is situated in Patna, the capital of Bihar. It was here that Guru Gobind Singh was born in 1666 and spent his early years before moving to [[Anandpur]]. Besides being the birthplace of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], [[Patna]] was also honoured by visits from Guru Nanak as well as [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]]. | |||
Harminder Sahib - is one of the most sacred shrines of Sikhism. [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth guru of [[Sikh]]s was born in [[Patna]] - the capital territory of the state. It is the second of the four great thrones of the Sikhs. There is a museum which exhibits the photos, holy scriptures, and personal possessions of the [[Guru]]. | |||
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Revision as of 23:20, 13 January 2006
Bihar is located in the eastern part of India (between 83°-30' to 88°-00' longitude). It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea through the port of Kolkata is not far away. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the river Ganga which flows through the middle from west to east.
Patna Sahib is situated in Patna, the capital of Bihar. It was here that Guru Gobind Singh was born in 1666 and spent his early years before moving to Anandpur. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Patna was also honoured by visits from Guru Nanak as well as Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Harminder Sahib - is one of the most sacred shrines of Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhs was born in Patna - the capital territory of the state. It is the second of the four great thrones of the Sikhs. There is a museum which exhibits the photos, holy scriptures, and personal possessions of the Guru.
