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]

Ghora Katora
Ghora Katora
Ghora Katora
LocationRajgir Bihar India
Coordinates25.0177°N 85.4954°E / 25.0177; 85.4954

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.

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.

See also

References
  1. "घोड़ा-कटोरा झील राजगीर (नालन्दा) आदर्श पक्षी विहार-एक विवेचना (Ghoda-Katora Lake, Rajgir (Nalanda), an Ideal Bird Sanctuary - A Review) | Hindi Water Portal". hindi.indiawaterportal.org. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. "Ghora Katora, Nalanda". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  3. "Amazing : घोड़े के आकार का है घोड़ाकटोरा, सम्राट अजातशत्रु का कभी यहां था अस्तबल". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  4. "The statue of lord Buddha in the Ghora Katora lake will unveiled on 25th November in Nalanda of Bihar". Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  5. "Buddha statue to be installed in Rajgir lake by month end". Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
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