Thetrst recognised capita ofthe famous Magadh Empire Raigiror Rajgriba ‘sanidylicty nestled among seven hls It is sacred natjst for the Buddhists and Jains, butholdsa special place intheneartsot peopleatall eigious denominations Hindus, Muslimeand Crist ans Tourists rom around the word congregate to thishistarica ety during the “Rajat Mahotsay” to partciatein one of ina’ promier musicand dance carnivals, Themarotsav celebrates musicand dance formaaf india atlarge providing ance in-a-le-timecexperienceto the audience The department af Tourism, Government af Bihar, organizes this colourful and cultural event to showease the rich, cultural and ancient heritage ofthe state steeped in history besides promoting the traditional values, religious tolerance, historical monuments, archaeolagical remains, naturallandscapes,regionalllavour ang mystci thal beholds the sy Celebrities Irom around the country ws ths event. extend my best wishes forthe suecessfullaunching a new edivon ofthe colle table book swhichshal help Sinarfind:ts ight piace onthe Werld map of Tourism, ssf aitetime’ Please oinustocelebrate the Rajgir Mahotsav and akeback home memories andexperi ut! Jitan Ram Manjhi mine hier Minister, BharRajgir a ctyblessed witha panoramic landscape and multicultural hetspts isa centre of great historical, religious and cultural importance This anciat city has had the distinction of paying host 10 Lord Buddha, Lard Mahavira, Great Sui Saint Makhdoom@-Jshan and Guru Nanak Dev Jiand has Been awitness tothe message of lve, compassion truth, equaiy and peace spreagby them during thelesejourn Raygiringsa special mentionintheHinau Puranictradionsaswell Rajgir, an incredible tourist spot in mare ways than ones dotted with places lke GridhaAur Mills, Saptaparn ils, Cyuclopean Wal, Vesuvan, Moktidaom Kund, Son @handar, Ghora-Kater, Vishwa Shanti Stupa and hot water springs with medicinal value tracts tourists and plgrins fromallcornerssfthewor'd Rajgir Wahotsava is one ofthe most extravagant cultural events of India that celebrates the historical glory and traditional customs ofthe country which inds expression nthe rich iasica felemusicand dance forms | congratulate the Department of Tourism af Bitar, for bringing ou this new eiton of calles tale book onthe occasion of Rajgr Mahotsova, 2014or promotions Ragirasanineresibletourist pot onthe Mardteuristmap Javed Iqbal Ansari mie Wintster, Tourism Government of Binar RejgicMahotsavprovdesuswithan oportunityte showcase the ancient culture hertage and religious dversty a Bihar ia melange of music and dance forms spun around the two majar wold religions Buddhism and Jainism which 's equally at ease with celebrating the cultural heritage of sther major woridralisions inthis par ofwerld lam dalighted thatthe Department of Tourism, Government of BiharieGringing out anew edition ofthe coffee table book which shal beng in perspectivethevariousfacetsfcultureanstoursmin Bihar. fe Anjani Kumar Singh, LA.S mie hist Secrerary, Government of BiharIt shearing to know that Rajg Mahotsova_ 2014 which ie bing held amidst the serene and picturesque place at Raji, wil showcase the cultura, religious, hstoral, traditional rchnes ofthe state, This event fe an ideal cccasion for domestic and foreign tourist to acquaint themselvesofthe significant fours places and rich clturatherage of Bhar {am gla to knew that of Department of Touriem, Gaveramant of Bihari ringing outa new adcton of Coffe Tale baokonthis occasion ars surethe 200k wl unfold many usetl information hitherto unknewn tamanysitors ‘While complementing the Department of Teurism and District Administration, Nalanda the co-host af his event | extend my heartfelt good wishes forthe success ofthis Mahotsava fn 5.4 Negi mie Development Commissioner, Bhar Einar as. statehas enormous potential or touriam and Rajgir Mahstzavisbeing positioned asthe vehicle for promting halite tourism inthe sate With he wor famous archeclogica Nalanda Universty ruins, Bodngays te and of enlightenment of Gautam 2uddna ang Pawapur= the land of Mahaparinravan ofthe 24th Tthankar of Jaiiam Lora Mahavira nearby, the ea behind organising a 18 day cultural sore isto target he world tourists tlargeand domestic toursts m particulars ‘ne department of Tourism in tandem with the District Adminstration, Nalanda and other departments ofthe state government shall be highlighting various facets of tourism in Bar by wayet organ sing ft &Craftvilage, Mahila Mahatsav, Book Far and ahr sparing activites besides organisingdance & music oiee of International standard The idea behind launching a new edition of coffe table book is to update the target population- tourists and receive a feedback tothe effect, hich shall serveas pathfinder fr future andeavars Dr. Deepak Prasad alam Pancipie beeretary, Tourism) Government of Bhar