Ghosrawan is a small village situated in the state of Bihar, India. The significance of Ghosrawan stems from the fact that it stands on the site of a very large and important Buddhist Monastery. The monastery, probably known as the Kapotaka Vihara, even founds a mention in the account of travels of Hiuen Tsang, the famous Chinese traveler. One of the major attractions of Ghosrawan is a huge statue of Lord Buddha, approximately 10 ft high.The statue is located besides the lake, in the outskirts of the village. Carved out of shiny black stone, the statue presents a splendid sight. Situated near Ghosrawan is Tetrawan, another small village. This village has a temple, housing a rich as well as valuable collection of carved Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Also nearby, is Nawada, boasting of a museum with an amazing display of Buddha statues found in the adjoining areas.
How to reach Ghosrawan
One can easily reach Ghosrawan from Rajgir.
