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The Second Largest Monastery South of the Himalayas
The Epic Story of Paharpur Vihara
> Built by King Dharmapala, 8th century.
> One of Bengal’s five great Mahaviharas.
> Atisha taught here before Tibet.
> Cross shaped shrine inspired Myanmar, Java & Cambodia temples.
> 2,800+ terracotta plaques of Jataka tales & daily life.
> Buddhist site with Hindu & Jain sculptures.
> Burned by Vanga army in 11th century, later repaired.
> Jungle mound excavated in 1920s.
> UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
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