“The Beauty of Rajgir”

September 8

Mythological and sacred Rajgir,
Spread across hills and forests green,
A meeting place of Jain, Buddhist, Hindu faiths,
Where the Malmas fair is seen.

An international tourist destination,
Filled with nature’s charming views,
Flowers, leaves and rainbow butterflies
Captivate the heart as they spread their wings.

In spring, its beauty grows even more,
An endless season of delight arrives;
Mango branches, tender blossoms and mustard fields
Create a breathtaking sight.

Butterflies of many different kinds
Keep kissing flowers of every hue,
The cuckoo and the papihā sing their songs,
Awakening a wonderful feeling anew.

Bulbuls, partridges, wagtails and lapwings,
Chital, langurs, nilgai and wild boar,
Bulldogs, pythons, cobras and skinks—
Many kinds of creatures live here.

Royal Bengal tigers and bears,
Asiatic lions, leopards and deer,
Such wild animals can also be found
Roaming freely in the forests here.

From Swarn Bhandar and Vaibhav Giri,
Hot springs keep flowing down;
White streams of falling water
Create a captivating natural scene.

The seven hot-water springs
Are also known for medicinal qualities;
Millions of people still bathe here
With deep faith and devotion.

The World Peace Stupa, ropeway, Brahma Kund,
Katora Lake and Nature Safari,
Rare treasures can be found here—
Medicinal plants, wildlife and vegetation.

Venuvan and the five sacred hills,
Saptaparni Cave and Swarn Bhandar,
Countless temples and dharamshalas—
There is no end to places worth seeing.

Vidya