A glimpse into ancient splendour
Kumhrar in Patna offers a glimpse of ancient splendour dating back to 322-185 BCE, when the Mauryan period had just started. At its centre stands an 80-pillar hall which originally served as a royal court but later evolved into an assembly hall for Buddhists during Ashoka's rule and hosted events such as his third Buddhist council meeting. These pillars made from Chunar sandstone provide testimony of architectural brilliance from this era and will help bring ancient stories alive!
Stories that weave together a world
Kumhrar is more than merely an accumulation of stones; it's an entrance into another era. Legend holds that Kumhrar was home to Arogya Vihar, an ancient monastery-complex hospital run by Dhanvantari himself as part of his medical practice in India. Discovered at this site was a pottery fragment inscribed 'Dharvantareh,' further emphasising its historical importance. Ancient texts and historical records document Pataliputra's splendour by calling it 'Palibothra.' Megasthenes. The Greek envoy to India, described it as an extraordinary city spanning along the Ganges River with impressive wooden walls and an extensive moat. Patna offers glimpses into its past with its unearthed wooden fortifications, offering firsthand views of their splendour once known as Pataliputra. Here you can relive stories that tell of this cultural and political powerhouse from years gone by.
