The Kurkihar hoard is a set of 226 bronzes, mostly Buddhist, dating to between the 9th and 12th centuries CE, which were found in Kurkihar near Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar. The village of Kurkihar is situated about 5 km. north-east of Wazirganj, and 27 km east from Gaya. The inscriptions found suggest that Kurkihar was once a well known international pilgrimage center.
Seated Buddha Akshobya, Kurkihar, 11th century AD, Pala Period, gilt copper alloy with silver and gold inlay - Fitchburg Art Museum - DSC08841
Bihar, Akshobhya, Kurkihar, 890 CE, Cleveland Museum of Art
Maitreya and Scenes from the Buddha's Life, LACMA
Buddha Teaching, Nalanda
Rajgir, meaning "The City of Kings," is a historic town in the district of Nalanda in Bihar, India. As the ancient seat and capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty and the Mauryan Empire, as well as the dwelling ground of such historical figures as The Buddha and The Mahavira, the city holds a place of prominence in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain scriptures. As of 2011, the population of the town was reported to be 41,000 while the population in the community development block was about 88,500.
Image: Rajgir 12 hills panorama (31396985691)
Image: Shanti Stupa at Rajgir (cropped)
Image: Rajgir 035 Gijjhakuta from Above (9242176293)
Image: Ghora Katora Lake in Rajgir Bihar (cropped)
