Celebrating Bihar
The Charm of Champaran
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP India
- Date of Publication 13 September 2012
- ISBN 9780198083757
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages104 pages
- Size 293x233x16 mm
- Weight 934 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 100 colour photos 0
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Short description:
Highlighting the history, natural beauty, art, and culture of Champaran and the adjoining region, this book celebrates the state of Bihar completing its centenary in 2012. From the Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve and Udaipur Bird Sanctuary to the Buddhist, Ramayana, and Gandhi trails to the Bettiah Raj Dynasty and Tharu tribal culture and the recent infrastructural developments in Bihar-the close to 100 colour photographs capture the region's natural treasures and the
life of its people.
Long description:
The book highlights the history, natural beauty, art, culture, and recent development of Champaran and the adjoining region. The first part ('Nature') focuses on the natural wealth of Champaran: the Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve, Udaipur Bird Sanctuary, 'Saraiya Mann' lake, and other well-known natural habitats. The second part ('History, Art, and Culture') covers the history, art, and culture of Champaran, which lies on the Buddhist trail (majestic stupa and pillars
at Kesaria, Lauria Nandangarh, and Rampurva) and on the Ramayana trail (Valmiki Ashram and Chankigarh) and on the Gandhian trail (Gandhi Ashram at Bhitiharwa finds vivid mention in My Experiments with Truth). This section includes rare photographs relating to the Bettiah Raj Dynasty (including that of
Sheesh Mahal) and priceless Moonga statues, and will also cover the unique Tharu Tribal Culture (a matriarchal tribe who had migrated from Rajasthan long back). The third part ('Infrastructure') focuses on the recent infrastructural developments that Bihar has witnessed: from a recently constructed barrage, new roads, and the Gondak Canal to the growth of sugar industry. With a Foreword by Shri Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, the book will include a short introductory note by the
Secretary, Human Resource Development Ministry setting the context for the book.
Table of Contents:
Foreword by the Chief Minister of Bihar
Introductory Note by Secretary, Human Resource Development
Author's Note
NATURE: Valmiki Tiger Reserve: The Wild Wonder
Bhikhna Thori: The Beatific Beauty
Gaunaha: The Great Greens
Sariaya Mann: The Sublime Serenity
Kehunia: The Birders' Bliss
HISTORY, ART, AND CULTURE:
Kesaria: The World's Tallest Buddhist Stupa
Lauriya Nandangarh: The Relics Stupa
Rampurva: The Twin Ashokan Pillars
Valmiki Ashram: The Realm of Ramayana
Chankigarh: The Mystery and the Myth
Hetukunwar: The Hill Top Temple and Caves
Bettiah Raj: The Regal Remains
Early Christian Institutions: The Messengers of Peace
George Orwell: The Millennium Writer
Bhitiharwa and Motihari: The Seats of Satyagraha
Neelaha Kothi: The Stain of Indigo
Tribal Tharu Culture: The Enchanting Experience
INFRASTRUCTURE: Valmiki Nagar Barrage: The Symbol of Indo-Nepal Friendship
Sugar Industry: The Sweet Surge
Gandak Canal: The Life Line of the Locality
Roads: For the Future
