Bihar, the land where the Buddha once walked, has long been a cradle of wisdom and learning. From the ancient halls of Nalanda Mahavihara to the lively streets of Patna, stories of the Buddha, local legends, and scholarly insights have passed down through generations. Yet, without written or digital records,…

Close your eyes and imagine Nalanda. You don’t just see the weathered bricks or silent ruins—you hear voices. The chants of monks in Pali, the debates in Sanskrit, the conversations in Prakrit blending with the questions of travelers from distant lands. You sense the footsteps of Chinese pilgrims, the curiosity…

“Vacate the throne, for the people are coming.” These powerful words by Bihar’s Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar capture the spirit of change, awakening, and cultural pride exactly what the Nalanda Literature Festival 2025 (NLF 2025) stands for. Scheduled from December 21 to 25 at the Rajgir Convention Centre, Nalanda, this…

Writing is never born in isolation. It flows from within, shaped by the soil we come from, the stories we inherit, and the surroundings that mold us. Growing up in Nalanda, I was enveloped by the tales carried through generations, the majestic hills of Rajgir, and the echoes of the…