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Brahmakund, Rajgir
Sacred Hot Springs · Rajgir, Bihar
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Brahmakund is the holiest of the hot springs of Rajgir, the ancient capital of Magadha, where warm waters flow from the Vaibhava hill into stone tanks revered for their healing and sanctity. Sacred to Hindus for ages, and set in a land hallowed by the Buddha and Mahavira alike, the spring draws pilgrims who bathe in its steaming, mineral-rich waters at the foot of the hills.
The warm waters of the hill
From the slopes of the Vaibhava hill at Rajgir, a cluster of hot springs flows down through carved stone spouts into bathing tanks, the chief and hottest of them the Brahmakund. The waters, warm and rich in minerals, are held to cleanse and heal, and pilgrims have bathed here since the days of ancient Magadha.
A land of ancient faiths
Rajgir was the great capital of the kings of Magadha, a city ringed by hills where the Buddha preached and Mahavira taught, and where the Hindu epics place the kingdom of Jarasandha. The hot springs, among the oldest sacred sites of the region, gather the devotion of Hindus while the surrounding hills hold the shrines of three faiths.
Bathing and pilgrimage
Pilgrims climb the stepped path to the springs to bathe in the warm tanks, an act of purification and of relief from ailment, and shrines stand by the water for worship. Makar Sankranti and the Malmas Mela — a great month-long fair held at Rajgir — draw vast crowds to the springs and the sacred hills.
How to reach Brahmakund
- By road: Brahmakund is at Rajgir in Nalanda district, about 15 km from the ruins of Nalanda.
- By train: Rajgir has its own railway station.
- By air: Gaya airport is about 70 km away; Patna is the larger hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brahmakund?
Brahmakund is the holiest and hottest of the sacred hot springs of Rajgir, where warm mineral waters flow from the Vaibhava hill into bathing tanks revered for healing and sanctity.
Why are the springs sacred?
They are among the oldest sacred sites of ancient Magadha, where pilgrims have bathed for ages; the waters are held to cleanse, heal and bless.
What is the history of Rajgir?
Rajgir was the great capital of Magadha, a city ringed by hills where the Buddha preached and Mahavira taught, and which the epics link to the king Jarasandha.
What are the main festivals?
Makar Sankranti and the month-long Malmas Mela draw vast crowds to the springs and the sacred hills of Rajgir.
Are the waters really warm?
Yes — the springs flow warm and rich in minerals from the Vaibhava hill into the stone tanks, with Brahmakund the hottest.
How do I reach Brahmakund?
It is at Rajgir in Nalanda district, which has its own railway station; Gaya airport is about 70 km away.
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| Type | Sacred hot springs |
| Chief spring | Brahmakund (the hottest) |
| Setting | Vaibhava hill, Rajgir |
| Significance | Ancient sacred site of Magadha; healing waters |
| Festival | Makar Sankranti, Malmas Mela |
| Region | Nalanda, Bihar |