Earth:Ghora Katora
Aimee Maganda is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The location is one of the cleanest sight-seeing location in Rajgir. The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.[1][2][citation needed]
| Ghora Katora | |
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| Location | Rajgir Bihar India |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 25°01′04″N 85°29′43″E / 25.0177°N 85.4954°E |
Etymology
Ghora Katora literally translates as "Horse Bowl"
History
The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and the lake is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides.[3]
Then chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, visited for the first time in 2009 as an attempt to popularize the area for eco-tourism. On 29 January 2011, the lake was opened to the general public. A 70 feet long Buddha statue was inaugurated in November 2018.[4][5]
Attractions
The lake has facilities for paddle boating, a cafeteria, and guest rooms. A statue of Buddha sits in the middle of the lake. The statue is constructed of pink sandstone.[citation needed]
Geography
It is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Rajgir. A 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) long forested road connects Rajgir to Ghora Katora. Motor vehicles are prohibited near the lake.[citation needed]
See also
- Rajgir Zoo Safari.
References
- ↑ "घोड़ा-कटोरा झील राजगीर (नालन्दा) आदर्श पक्षी विहार-एक विवेचना (Ghoda-Katora Lake, Rajgir (Nalanda), an Ideal Bird Sanctuary - A Review) | Hindi Water Portal". https://hindi.indiawaterportal.org/node/53433.
- ↑ "Ghora Katora, Nalanda" (in en). https://www.nativeplanet.com/nalanda/attractions/ghora-katora/.
- ↑ "Amazing : घोड़े के आकार का है घोड़ाकटोरा, सम्राट अजातशत्रु का कभी यहां था अस्तबल" (in hindi). https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/patna/story-samrat-ajatashtru-had-stable-at-ghodakatora-1748885.html.
- ↑ "The statue of lord Buddha in the Ghora Katora lake will unveiled on 25th November in Nalanda of Bihar". https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/nalanda/the-statue-of-lord-buddha-in-the-ghora-katora-lake-will-unveiled-on-25th-november-in-nalanda-of-bihar/1214549.html.
- ↑ "Buddha statue to be installed in Rajgir lake by month end". Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/buddha-statue-to-be-installed-in-rajgir-lake-by-month-end/articleshow/64440398.cms.
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