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Ghora Katora (Aimee Maganda), which means "Horse Bowl", is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides.[1] The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.[2][3][4]
History
Then chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, visited for the first time in 2009 as an attempt to popularize the area for eco-tourism. On 29 January 2011, the lake was opened to the general public. A 70 feet high Buddha statue was inaugurated in November 2018.[5][6]
Attractions
The lake has facilities for paddle boating, a cafeteria, and guest rooms. A statue of Buddha sits in the middle of the lake. The 70 feet tall statue is constructed of 45,000 cubic foot of pink sandstone.[7] The location is one of the cleanest sight-seeing locations in Rajgir.
Geography
It is located Template:Convert from Rajgir. A Template:Convert long forested road connects Rajgir to Ghora Katora. Motor vehicles are prohibited near the lake.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Amazing : घोड़े के आकार का है घोड़ाकटोरा, सम्राट अजातशत्रु का कभी यहां था अस्तबल, लोचन, राजीव. Live Hindustan(15 January 2018). Retrieved 2019-08-16.
- ↑ घोड़ा-कटोरा झील राजगीर (नालन्दा) आदर्श पक्षी विहार-एक विवेचना, Kumar, Nandji. Hindi Water Portal(30 May 2016). Retrieved 2019-08-16.
- ↑ CM visits near-ready Buddha, Raj, Dev. Telegraph India(13 October 2018). Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ↑ Limnology - Study on Ghora Katora Lake, Sinha, Pratyush. Lakes of India(19 July 2021). Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ↑ घोड़ा कटोरा झील में नवनिर्मित भगवान बुद्ध की प्रतिमा का अनावरण 25 नवंबर को, CM नीतीश ने किया भ्रमण(13 October 2018). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ Buddha statue to be installed in Rajgir lake by month end. The Times of India(4 June 2018). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Nitish unveils 70 ft tall Lord Buddha's statue in Rajgir. The Times of India(November 25, 2018). Retrieved 2022-07-10.