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In 1951, the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (New Nalanda Mahavihara), a modern centre for Pali and Buddhism in the spirit of the ancient institution, was founded by the Government of Bihar near Nalanda's ruins at the suggestion of Rajendra Prasad, India's first president.
His Excellency, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first president of the Republic of India had initiated the idea and declared that the ancient seat of Buddhist learning at Nalanda would be revived and thus had emanated the vision of establishing the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara.
Nalanda, a large Buddhist monastery, now in ruins, was one of the most publicly acknowledged Mahaviharas of ancient India located in ancient Magadha kingdom (modern Bihar).
Nalanda Mahavihara is an ancient monastic and scholastic institution in India that flourished from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It has archaeological remains of stupas, shrines, viharas and art works that reflect the development of Buddhism and higher learning in the region.
From a seal discovered during Sastri’s excavations, we know that Nalanda Mahavihara was founded in the first half of the 5th century by Shakraditya (also identified as Kumaragupta I).
Jun 25, 2024 · Nalanda, ancient university and Buddhist monastic center southwest of Bihar Sharif in central Bihar state, northeastern India. Extensive excavations indicate that the monasteries were built during the Gupta period (5th century CE).
Nov 17, 2014 · The ruins of the majestic ‘Nālandā Māha Vihāra’ stands proudly in the State of Bihar, India. Even in its present derelict condition, the large foundations and thick walls of its structures still inspire awe in the thousands of people who visit it annually.
