Bhimbisera Cave

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

Unspecified caves and places associated with Ajatasatru and his father Bhimbisera, who he imprisoned and murdered counts LONELY PLANET, North India (2001: 545) among the main sites, which pilgrims and tourists are doomed to see at Rajgir (N25°02': E085°25'). SITUATION: On Griddhakuta Hill (dhammawiki.com accessed 2010.02.28). CULTURAL HISTORY - religious folklore: Lord Buddha spent many rainy seasons, teaching and meditating here. King Bimbisara made this cave entrance and the staircase (dhammawiki.com accessed 2010.02.28).