Munger Darpan

Munger :A great place for tourists

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:22:00 +0000

This is a modern town with historical roots. Previously named Monghyr, this town has many historical sites often mentioned in history books. It was the capital of Bengal in the reign of Nawab Mir Kasim, who fought bravely against British Rule, circa 1760-65. Mir Kasim built a fort near the Ganges river which still stands as proof of Munger's glorious past. Munger is situated in a serene location beside The Holy Ganga, and has many interesting places to visit. This modern town has the second highest literacy rate in Bihar state. After the disastrous earthquake in 1934 the town was rebuilt to give a modern look in keeping with its glorious history.

Munger is located in the southern part of Bihar and its headquarters is located at the southern part of the Ganges. It lies between 24°20' and 25°30' N latitude and 85°37' to 87°30' E longitude. Height from sea level is 30 to 65 m. It is divided into three subdivisions, namely Munger Kharagpur and Tarapur.There are nine development blocks - Munger, Jamalpur, Bariyarpur, Dharhara, Kharagpur, Tetiabamar, Tarapur, Asarganj and Sangrampur. Early morning on the Ganges The River Ganges (Ganga in Indian languages) (Devanagiri गंगा) is a major river in northern India. ...

Climate:: There are three distinct seasons in this zone. Summer(March to May), monsoon (June to September) and winter(October to February). Average annual rainfall of this district is 1146 mm (53 yr avg).

Munger is a great place for tourists. It has a lot of temples and forts as well as hot water springs. Main tourist attractions includes Munger Fort(in district Headquarters), Sita Kund (hot water spring). Munger also is famous for the world's first Yoga University (founded by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati) known as Bihar School of Yoga (BSY). It has students from all over the world. It has a great campus. Students can get degrees and certifications in various courses of yoga. It has an impeccable record/history for the cure of all kinds of diseases through yoga. Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati (born 1923), is an important yoga master and guru in both his native India and the West. ...

Bihar Yoga Bharati :World's First Yoga University

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:21:00 +0000

Paramhamsa Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, in order to preserve and regenerate the total scope of yogic science by combining academic and scientific methodology with a spiritual vision, established Bihar Yoga Bharati (BYB) as a charitable educational institution at Munger in the year 1994.
BYB offers scholars, scientist, doctors and yoga aspirants from all over the world a golden opportunity to work together to formulate on scientific basis for the growth, expansion and rapid integration of Yoga into modern society.
Bihar Yoga Bharati is the first university of its kind to impart a comprehensive Yogic education with provision for MA, M.Sc., Mphil, Phd, DSc, Dlitt. The Undergraduate department offers a four month certificate course and a one year Diploma course in Yogic Studies. The postgraduate department offers a One year diploma in Yoga Ecology and Two year Master Course, MA in Yoga philosophy, MA/MSc in yoga psychology and M.Sc. in Applied Science.
Bihar Yoga Bharati offers complete, academics, yogic education and training in the traditional Gurukul or ashram environment. This combination of academics training and residential ashram lifestyle, helps the student imbibe the Yogic principles in an integral way. It ensure that, along with an intellectual yoga education, each student imbibes the spirit of seva (selfless services), samarpan(dedication) and karuna ( Compassion) for humankind.

Bihar School of Yoga

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:16:00 +0000

Bihar School of Yoga (BSY) was established in 1964 as the headquarters of International Yoga Fellowship. It aims to impart yogic training to householders and sannyasins alike. Since the first Yoga Teacher Training Courses which was held in 1968, the school has grown into a reputable International Training center of great renown.

The yoga School is situated at Ganga Darshan, which is built over a large hill overlooking the Utter vahini Ganga. Here, amidst an atmosphere of natural beauty, surrounding by scenic gardens,, green paddy fields and a majestic 180 degree panoramic sweep of the river Ganga, a new vision of yogic life is inspired.

The techniques of integral Yoga taught here are a synthesis of all approaches to personal development. Yoga Teachers Training, Yoga Health Management, Individual Sadhana, Hriya Yoga, Mantra Meditation and other advance courses are conducted by trained sannyasins on a group or individual basis for day and life residential students.

The Bihar School of Yoga has always been known for its excellent sannyasa training and was one of the first institutions to initiate and train female and overseas sannyasins on a large scale.

The institution houses a well-stocked Yoga Research Library with a large collection of books and data where most of the school’s publication of Yoga, health techniques and research are compiled. Ashram graphics, the modern printing press, prints all the BSY publications. It has a wide range of equipment's and is staffed and managed by the sannyasins and disciples of the ashram who do everything from typesetting to dispatch.

Conventions, tours, seminars, workshops and lectures help spread the yogic message “from door to door and from shore to shore”. In addition to these, trained sannyasins are ever ready to conduct organized conventions, seminars and lecture tours throughout all the India and the world. This provides a solutions for the Yoga minded people who find it impossible to undertake a journey to Munger or any of the branch ashrams.

Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:14:00 +0000

Swami Satyananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, is a keen farsighted philosopher who is dedicated completely to the formation of a unified method of yoga which integrates a holistic style of living and virtual philosophy. Swamiji has enlightened his students and disciples on the old teachings of yoga through the study of holy books and gone practices. He has modified these teachings in a contemporary manner including scientific as well as conventional explanations. According to Swamiji, impatience at any level results from the discordant functions of all the body parts of a human being destroying the peace of mind. The Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, under the supervision of Swamiji, aims at synchronizing all the levels of human existence through the continuous practice of Satyananda Yoga.

The Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, was established by Paramhansa Satyananda in 1964 to give instructions on yoga practices to all. These yoga practices are an amalgamation of various systems on the basis of conventional yogic, tantric and vedantic teachings combined with modern sciences of mental and physical health. It also arranges many yoga projects and health researches which are affiliated to numerous institutions, organizations and hospitals. Defence Services, Indian Oil Corporation, National Thermal Power Corporation, Coal India Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Steel Authority of India, hospitals and prison Government sectors.

The Yoga Publication Trust under the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, has been issuing articles and books on every facet of yoga for about 40 years, which are composed under the supervision of Swami Niranjan and Swami Satyananda and are aimed at maintaining the legitimacy, simplicity and profundity of our culture and tradition. The magazine called Yoga or Yoga Vidya along with cassettes on yoga nidra and some special practices on meditation are also distributed by the trainers.

The courses offered at the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, are:

Yogic Studies
Yoga Sadhana and Asthma Management
Yoga Sadhana and Diabetes Management
Yoga Sadhana and Digestive Ailments
Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Sadhana and General Health
Yogic Studies (English)
Yoga Teacher Training (English)

If you want any more information on the courses carried on at the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, contact:
Bihar School of Yoga, Ganga Darshan,
Munger, Bihar 811201,
India.
Phone Number: 06344-222430
Fax: 06344-220169

Munger:Education

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:09:00 +0000

Munger District has many good schools and colleges. These include Notre Dame Academy in Jamalpur and Munger, Saraswati Vidya Mandir,DAV Public School,St.Xavier's School,Kendriya Vidyalaya, Little Angels School, S.K.D. Memorial Public School, New Era etc. are some other household names. The oldest school in the district is the Zila School (formerly Government English School) which was founded in 1854. There are two girls' schools, Baijnath Girls School and Balmiki Rajniti Balika Vidyalaya, Madhopur, in Munger town. R.D. & D.J. college, Balmiki Rajniti Mahila Mahavidyalaya, J.R.S. college are institutes for higher education. R.D. & D.J. college is one of the oldest and renowned College in the Bihar and Eastern India Zone. The alumni of these institutes are now working all over world and have brought laurels to the District. Bihar School of Yoga (World's First Yoga University[1] and a deemed university) attracts students from all over world. Around 400 Australians, Americans etc. register for the yoga course every year with this figure rising continuously.

Monghyr:The city has one of India's largest cigarette factories and firearms industry

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:00 +0000

Munger or Monghyr is situated on the bank of Ganges River. It is a district administrative center and a grain market. The city has one of India's largest cigarette factories and a firearms industry that dates back to the 18th cent. Munger is famous for its goldsmiths and silversmiths.

The little town was once the capital of the ancient Anga kingdom. According to tradition the city was founded during the Gupta dynasty (c.320–545 B.C.). The Muslim leader Mir Kasim Ali used Munger as a base during his war against the British in 1764.

The history of Monghyr is, in fact, a chronology of battles. It begins with the Mahabharata that records the encounter of Bhim with the ruler of Modagiri (Monghyr's ancient name as mentioned in the Mahabharata) and concludes with the defeat of Nawab Mir Qasim in 1763 at the hands of the East India Company. In between, the pages of history of Monghyr are riddled with rebellions, sieges and battles fought between Palas, Pratiharas, Turks, Mughals, Afghans, Marathas and the English. When history is not in sharp focus, it gets besmirched with countless tales and traditions. True, they confuse us but certainly, they entertain us. Historians differ on the origin of the ancient fort of Modagiri. Some of them make us believe that Jarasanda, the king of Magadha established his capital here as well and confined thousands of Indian princes on the hills of Nauyagarhi, whom he wanted to sacrifice in order to appease the gods! Another account links the fort to Raja Karna of Anga who established this capital which still retains the name of Karanchaura where he used to meditate and distribute tons of gold in charity. Some historians stand by Chandragupta as the founder of Monghyr, which was called as Gupta Garh - a name that has been found inscribed on a rock here. Buddhist tradition refers to Monghyr as Maudgolyagiri, named after a rich merchant - Maudgala who was converted by Buddha to his religious order. Ramayana too is replete with references to Monghyr.

Rampala, a frustrated and helpless Pala king, drowned himself in the Ganga at Monghyr in 1130 AD. During these four centuries of Pala rule, Monghyr was their playground. The Pala sculptors fully used the black basalt from the Kharagpur hills to create numerous beautiful pieces. Much later in 1643 the masnad (throne) of the Nawab of Bengal was chiselled in Monghyr.

Humayun and Sher Shah Suri criss-crossed Monghyr several times in the course of their decisive battles. In fact, Sher Shah loved Monghyr because of his early success here which later paved his way to the throne of Delhi. He was once wandering here in disguise when a milk woman offered him refreshment. Pleased with her services, he acceded to her request for a road among the hills, which is still referred to as Goalin Khand. Ain-e-Akbari describes Monghyr as the chief town where Raja Maan Singh had his residence and Raja Todar Mall remained entrenched in the Monghyr fort when he came to crush the rebellious Bengal army of the Mughals. The fortunes of Monghyr once again surfaced momentarily in 1762 when Nawab Mir Qasim Ali resolved to shift his capital from Murshidabad to Monghyr in order to keep an eye on the increasing influence of the British. The Nawab was popular for his justice and able administration but his political miscalculations ended in his defeat and death after a few years. East India Company acquired the palace of Nawab Mir Qasim Ali after two days of severe shelling which rendered Princess Gul and Prince Bahar homeless. Sheltering themselves in one of the tunnels, they used to attack the British during the night. The ploy was soon discovered and the young prince dressed in tiger skin was shot dead.

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Munger:Past,Present And Future

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:03:00 +0000

Munger is a modern town with historical roots. Previously named Monghyr, this town has many historical sites. During the reign of Nawab Mir Qasimthe capital of Bengal had been shifted fromMurshidabad to Munger away from British influence. Mir Qasim had been installed by the British East India Company but eventually rebelled against their endless demands, circa 1760-64, whilst in Munger, Mir Qasim raised an independent army to counter the British. Mir Qasim built a fort near the Ganges river which remains an important tourist destination.

Monghyr was a town and district of British India, in the Bhagalpur division of Bengal. The town is on the right bank of the Ganges, and has a railway station, with steam ferry service to the railway on the opposite bank of the river. In 1195 Monghyr, a fortress of great natural strength, appears to have been taken by Mahommed Bakhiyar Khilji, the first Moslem conqueror of Bengal. Henceforth it is often mentioned by the Mohammedan chroniclers as a place of military importance, and was frequently chosen as the seat of the local government. After 1590, when Akbar established his supremacy over the Afghan chiefs of Bengal, Monghyr was long the headquarters of his general, Todar Mal; and it also figures prominently during the rebellion of Sultan Shuja against his brother, Aurangzeb. In more recent times Nawab Mir Kasim, in his war with the English, selected it as his residence and the centre of his military preparations.

Munger is famous for its manufacturing industries of firearms, swords. These products are abundant, but are noted for cheapness rather than quality. The art of inlaying sword-hilts and other articles with gold and silver affords employment to a few families.

After the disastrous earthquake of 1934 the town was rebuilt to give it a modern look but in keeping with its history.

Munger is situated in a serene location beside the Ganga, considered a holy river, and has many interesting places to visit. This modern town has the second highest literacy rate in Bihar state. But serenity here has been broken seriously by the gun factory and the illegal trafficking of guns. Lawlessness has become prevalent (sicsic) in recent times. Currently Munger is a relatively unknown area of India though it has produced some known people including Harshvardhan Sinha and Anju Chakraborty, wife of Jeevon Chatterjee, ex-officer of the Indian Army. Sinha's family is still active in the campaign against gun trafficking. Munger is also the place where Karna reside during period of Mahabharta. In Mahabharta Karna often referred as "Angraj"(The King of Ang). In ancient time Munger was known as Ang.

A few NGOs have recently taken the responsibility of making Munger a world famous destination.

Munger District has many good schools and colleges. These include Notre Dame Academy in Jamalpur and Munger, Saraswati Vidya Mandir,DAV Public School,St.Xavier's School,Kendriya Vidyalaya, Little Angels School, S.K.D. Memorial Public School, New Era etc. are some other household names. The oldest school in the district is the Zila School (formerly Government English School) which was founded in 1854. There are two girls' schools, Baijnath Girls School and B.R.M. School Madhopur, in Munger town. R.D. & D.J. college, Women's college, J.R.S. college are institutes for higher education. R.D. & D.J. college is one of the oldest and renowned College in the Bihar and Eastern India Zone. The alumni of these institutes are now working all over world and have brought laurels to the District. Bihar School of Yoga (deemed university) attracts students from all over world. Around 400 Australians, Americans etc. register for the yoga course every year with this figure rising continuously.

Sita-Kund

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:49:00 +0000

A village about 6-kms east of the Munger town contains a hot spring known as the Sita-Kund spring, which is so called after the well-known episode of the Ramayana. Rama, after rescuing his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana, suspected that she could not have maintained her honor intact, and Sita, to prove her chastity, agreed to enter a blazing fire. She came out of the fiery ordeal unscathed, and imparted to the pool in which she bathed, the heat she had absorbed from the fire. The hot spring is now enclosed in a masonry reservoir and is visited by large numbers of pilgrims, especially at the full moon of Magh. The water is beautifully clear and limpid, and sends up numerous bubbles from its rocky bed. The temperature of his spring varies in a remarkable manner and goes to the highest of 138� F and even above.

Shringhrishi

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:49:00 +0000

One of the peaks of the Kharagpur group of hills, situated 32-kms to the southwest of Munger near Kajara, is named after the famous Rishya Sringa of the Ramayana, who performed a Yajna sacrifice at the instance of King Dashrath in order that the latter might have offspring. It is a much-frequented place of pilgrimage especially on the Shivaratri day in February. There is a spring here in a gorge among the hills that issues in six or seven places from below a high cliff of quartzite and forms a considerable stream lower down. A small reservoir has been constructed at the foot of the cliff, and is used for bathing. It is believed to have miraculous properties, the story being that whoever goes into it, whether child or adult, short or tall, finds the water only waist deep. The water is hardly lukewarm. There is also a temple dedicated to lord Shiva. The surrounding is full of beautiful natural scenery.

Rishikund

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:48:00 +0000

This is a hot spring situated about 9-kms south of Sitakund at the head of a picturesque little valley between two ridges of the Kharagpur hills. It has been made a place of worship and a reservoir, about 140� square, has been built to collect the water. The bottom is in some places sandy, in other rocky; and the water seems to issue all along the western side from numerous crevices in the rock. Bubbles rise from the whole extent of the pool near the hill, and where the gas issues from among sand, it forms cavities like minute craters. Temperature of the water varies from 110� to 114�F.

Ha-Ha Punch Kumari

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:47:00 +0000

It is on the western side of Rameshwar Kund. It is a waterfall coming from the hills with straight drop. The natural scenery is beautiful. This fall is named after the five girls of a Hindu King of Kharagpur whose daughters committed suicide by jumping from the hilltop to escape capture by the Muslim invaders.

Uren

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:46:00 +0000

The village is situated about 8-kms west of Kajra railway station on the main line of the Eastern Railway. In about 1892 Colonel Waddell first discovered and examined the ruins and brought to notice their significance amongst the Buddhist ruins in Bihar

Buddhist Ruins

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:45:00 +0000

A little below the southeastern side of the summit of the solitary hill near the village is a spot as Lorik-ka-ghar. It is surrounded on three sides by vaguely columnar rock, slightly suggestive of rude walls. Lorik is one of the most famous legendary heroes known to the folklore of Bihar. Col. Waddell, however, identified the spot with the house of the man-eating Yaksha - Bakula - of the Buddhist tradition, which claims that Buddha ultimately converted the Yaksha. Hiuen-T-Siang, the Chinese traveler also refers to this tradition and to the stupa, which was erected, to mark the spot of conversion. In further support of his view Waddell mentions the prevailing worship of the image of Ban-Bakura-Nath or Savage Lord Bakura at the village Jalalabad 12-kms away. The other Buddhist ruins discovered by Waddell on the same hill, which are referred, to below, also tend to confirm Waddell�s identification.

Foot print mark and rock inscriptions

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:44:00 +0000

A little to the north of the spot called Lorik-ka-Ghar, Waddell noticed there a number of traces of inscriptions on the rock but they were illegible. According to him the footprint was originally intended to represent the footprint of the Buddha.

Stupa ruins near the footprint mark

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:44:00 +0000

At a short distance from the above spot, there is a small brick mound with traces of thickly plastered walls. It appears that on the top of the mound a Hindu shrine was built in later times, the traces of which were also observed by Col. Waddell. According to Waddell this was the site of the stupa, which marked the spot of Bakul�s conversion by the Buddha.

The rock carvings near the Stupa site

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:43:00 +0000

Nearby the stupa some figures of stupas or chaityas of most elaborate patterns on the rock was observed, supplemented in some cases with figures of lota or water vessel, the latter being very specially and prominently displayed. These are besides on the rock, other carvings representing some religious marks and emblems.

Rajaona

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:42:00 +0000

This village is situated about 3-kms northwest of Lakhisarai and is surrounded by numerous mounds. It was one of the mahals of Sarkar Munger in the time of Akbar. The ruins have furnished several miles of brick ballast to the railway. There used to be numerous Buddhist statues and sculptures here, but nearly all have been carried off to different temples and the Indian Museum. Some statues still exist at an ancient mound called Raghugarh, viz., Ganesha, Harihara, Durga, Vishnu, the seven mothers, the nine planets, etc., as well as a few imperfect Buddhist figures.

Buddhist Monastery site at northeastern foot of the hill

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:38:00 +0000

The rocky spur of the hill on this side is seen divided into various terraces, which were seen littered with bricks, pieces of Buddhist images, hewn stones, door-lintels and frames etc. The mounds of ruins are locally known to represent the site of the fort of King Indradyumna, the last Hindu king of the region ruling at the time of Mohammedan invasion. The ruins cover a very extensive area.

Bhaduria-bhur

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:37:00 +0000

There is a hot spring about 3-kms from Rishikund, on the other side of the Kharagpur range of hills, not far from the village of Dariyapur in the Jamalpur P.S. The name means the cleft of Bhaduria Hill, and the spring is much cooler than the Rishikund spring of which it is locally believed to be a branch. It emerges at the foot of the Bhaduria Hill from among masses of quartzite rocks, accompanied by a free discharge of gaseous bubbles, devoid of smell and uninflammable. Men and cattle drink the water of this hot spring. Its temperature goes up to 98.5� F.

Bhimbandh

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:36:00 +0000

The green forests in the Munger Sadar sub-division, about 20-kms southwest of Kharagpur and 6-kms north of Duddih is called Bhimbandh and is a game sanctuary. It is the home of a variety of wildlife such as Tiger, Panther, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sambar, Langur and Nilgai. Close to the forest village are some hot springs, called Tatal-pani, which are by far the finest in the district. The first spring is situated about 300 yards to the north of the village immediately under a small detached hill named Mahadeva, from whose base the water issued in a fine stream at a temperature of 147� F. A few hundred yards farther to the north, at the foot of the hornstone hill Damadama, we come upon a region of hot springs. Hot water appears to be spouting from the ground in every direction; the principal springs, of which there are eight or ten, have uniform temperature of 145� F, all rising with a space of about 300 yards square.

Malnipahar

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:34:00 +0000

This is a hill situated about 10-kms northeast of Bhimbandh. There are several springs, known as Janamkund, at the bottom of this hill, which form the source of the Anjan River. One spring issues at all seasons of the year directly from a crevice in the rock .Its temperature vary from 147.2� to 149� F. A second series of springs occur along the bed of the Anjan for about 150 yards, at a quarter kilometer from the source. Their highest temperature yet observed is 140�F.

Deoghara

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:33:00 +0000

This is a village in Sangrampur named after the Deoghara hill situated off the Sangrampur-Gangta road. There is a small masonry temple of Lord Shiva at the summit of the hill, which is approachable with some difficulty. Another, stone and brick built temple is located at a lower height.

Sangrampur

mithiladarpan@gmail.com (Ashok K.Jha) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:32:00 +0000

The village derives its name from a battle waged between the insurgent Santhals and the British troops towards the middle of the 19thcentury. Sultanganj is the nearest railway station.