Saptaparni Cave - Rajgir

Too Exhausting? but, I can't explain the feeling you get when you reach at the top

Such an amazing place. Quiet , spacious, relaxed are a few feelings that will hopefully come to your mind visiting this holy site . Enjoy the view and the majestic presence of centuries of genuine practitioners.

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At a distance of 4 km from Rajgir Railway Station, Saptaparni Cave is a Buddhist cave situated on Vaibhavgiri Hill in Rajgir, Bihar. It is one of the popular places of heritage in Bihar and among the must-visit Rajgir Tourist Places. Saptparni Cave, also referred to as Sapta Parni Guha, literally Seven-leaves-cave is an important Buddhist cave site as it is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha spent some time before his death. And, this is also the site where the first Buddhist council was held after Buddha's parinirvana. It is here that a council of 500 monks decided to appoint Ananda (Buddha's cousin) and Upali, to deliver Buddha's teachings for the future generations after Buddha's death. The Buddha never wrote down his teachings. After the Saptaparni Caves meeting, Ananda created an oral tradition of Buddha's teaching from his memory, prefacing it with 'Thus have I heard on one occasion'. Upali is credited with reciting the Vinaya (discipline), or 'rules for the Bhikshus'. A Magadha ruler named Ajatshatru also built a Sabha Mandap in front of these caves, which was used for the first Buddhist council. Today, the cave is a popular site that attracts thousands of tourists every year from across the world. A 20-minute uphill hike from the back of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple takes you past Jain and Hindu temples to this atmospheric cave and natural rock platform, where Buddha is said to have meditated. Timings: 6 AM - 4 PM Entry: Free

Very beautiful place, full of natural beauty. This place is more than 500 feet above the ground. From here you can view the greenery of the fields, the rural beauty. Bring a torch with you for better view of the cave and be alert of the local imposters. Don't give money unnecessarily to anyone.

Hello friends ??. I unable to tell about this place,Very beautiful place is this.You see the creatures of nature.This place is good for bhudhist and it also promotes the tourism.When you see the caves of this place you will amazed.This place is good for meditation as well as for yoga.

Saptaparni Caves, also known as the Saptaparni Guha or the Sattapanni Guha literally means the seven-leaves-cave. This Buddhist cave is considered as the place where Buddha resided here for some time before his death and also as the place where the first-ever Buddhist Council was held after Buddha’s death. Being one of the most famous places to visit in Rajgir, the Saptaparni Caves can be reached by taking a 40-minute uphill hike from the backside of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. You can also visit the Hindu and Jain temples near the caves. You can also enjoy the beautiful atmosphere nearby and relax on the natural rock platforms. It is said that Lord Buddha meditated in the caves and you can also enjoy the peace and spiritual vibes of the place.

Saptaparni Cave is situated in Vaibhabgiri Hill at Rajgir ,Bihar . Hare the First Buddhist Council held