Make a heritage pilgrimage to the centre of international Buddhism

Nalanda University, Capitol Complex and Khangchendzonga National Park made it to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites

As the world pays homage to the Buddha on the day of Buddha Purnima on May 21, visit the historical sites connected to the Enlightened One

The annual festival will be held from November 28-December 13, 2015

Orange saris, red sindoor, the saffron sadhus and riotously colourful bangles turn the Sonepur Mela in Bihar-- held since the times of Emperor Aurangzeb-- into a gigantic kaleidoscope

Flouting the rule will attract a fine of Rs 200

Encounter faith in action in vibrantly spiritual Bodh Gaya

During the monsoon month of shravana (July-Aug), saffron-clad men carry pots of holy water on kanwars and pour it over a Shiva linga

Visit Bihar, but this time to discover Buddha's footsteps and monasteries