To the south of the Ganga lies the Patna metacluster that comprises Patna, Gaya and Nalanda. Shaped on the twin anvils of political and religion, this region witnessed rise and falls of many empires, and the passing of many holy feet. Ancient Pataliputra (Patna) was the centre of commerce, culture and the political capital to many ancient and medieval empires. In free India, it is the state capital of Bihar. Nalanda at its peak from 5 AD to 12 AD, was an international university, acclaimed as a centre of Buddhist learning. Bodh Gaya, Nalanda and Rajgir are places of Buddhist pilgrimage that have stupas, hemispherical funerary mounds; temples, rock cut shrines, monasteries and beautiful statues of Lord Buddha, built in stone. Mahavira, the founder of Jainism had also meditated and preached in Rajgir, which has several Jain temples. Gaya is also a sacred site for Hindus. In 1726, stonecutters belonging to the Gaur Brahmin caste were invited from Rajasthan, to renovate the Vishnupad Temple in Gaya. They were settled in Patharkatti village near Gaya. Today, stone work is concentrated in Patharkatti, Gaya town and the surrounding villages. Turned stone bowls and tableware are made from ornamental gorara stone, in Gaya town. Idols are carved in marble and soft stone in Patharkatti, which also has a stone quarry. Craftsmen of lower castes were not allowed to carve idols thus they make turned utility item such as plates, bowls and cups from gorara stone. Tussar silk weaving is done is Nepra and Shilao villages in Nalanda district; Alinagar in Bihar Sharif; and Manpur in Gaya district.
Retailers
Abha Sinha Category : Festive Decorations
Hoonar Shilpa Kala Kendra, Boring Rd,dadijee lane, rambari house,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :+(91)-(612)-2541847, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9234250599
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Contact Person : Ms. Abha Shiha
Ajanta Gifts Category : Festive Decorations
FRASER ROAD,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612 2224432(O); 0612 2531707®, Fax:0612229235,0612229235,Mobile: +919334116159
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Contact Person : Mr. V. K. Manchanda
Ajanta Gifts Category : Tribal Crafts
FRASER ROAD,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612 2224432(O); 0612 2531707, Fax:0612229235,0612229235,Mobile: +919334116159
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Contact Person : Mr. V. K. Manchanda
Archanas Boutique Category : Needle Work
C/o.Mr.Raman Kumar, Jha Niwas Shahi Lane, S.P. Verma Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: 9931765147, 9430965115
e-Mail : j.raman.k@gmail.com, shilpam.05@gmail.com
WebSite : http://www.biharmahilaudyogsangh.com
Contact Person : Mrs.Archana Jha
Chopra Udyog Category : Needle Work
9, Nehru Nagar,Patna-800 013,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-2263382, Fax:0612-2323518,0612-2323518,Mobile: +91 9835245776, +91 9430888272
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Contact Person : Pushpa Chopra
HOONER Shilp Kala Kendra Category : Festive Decorations
Boring Road, Dadijee Lane, Ramdiri House,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-2541847, Fax:,,Mobile: 09234250599
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Contact Person : Abha Sinha
HOONER Shilp Kala Kendra Category : Fashion Accessories
Boring Road, Dadijee Lane, Ramdiri House,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-2541847, Fax:,,Mobile: 09234250599
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Contact Person : Abha Sinha
HOONER Shilp Kala Kendra Category : Festive Decorations
Boring Road, Dadijee Lane, Ramdiri House,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-2541847, Fax:,,Mobile: 09234250599
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Contact Person : Abha Sinha
ICRAFTS Category : Festive Decorations
211, Adharshila complex,South gandhi maidan,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:0612-2323890; 2323880,0612-2323890; 2323880,Mobile: 09334310033; 09835021132
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Contact Person : Ms. Indu Agrawal.
Jivan Jyoti Kala Niketan Category : Fashion Accessories
Shanti Niketan, Inside Dadiji Lane, near IBP Petrol Pump
Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: +91 98352 88673, 09308475721
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Contact Person : Ms. Inderjeet
Jivan Jyoti Kala Niketan Category : Festive Decorations
Shanti Niketan, Inside Dadiji Lane, near IBP Petrol Pump
Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: +91 98352 88673, 09308475721
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Contact Person : Ms. Inderjeet
Jivan Jyoti Kala Niketan Category : Natural Fibre And Ecofriendly Crafts
Shanti Niketan, Inside Dadiji Lane, near IBP Petrol Pump
Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: +91 98352 88673, 09308475721
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Contact Person : Ms. Inderjeet
Jivan Jyoti Kala Niketan Category : Tribal Crafts
Shanti Niketan, Inside Dadiji Lane, near IBP Petrol Pump
Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: +91 98352 88673, 09308475721
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Contact Person : Ms. Inderjeet
Kaya Boutique Category : Needle Work
401,Anjana Appt, Behind J D Womens College, Shastri Nagar, LAL Bahadur Shastri Nagar,Patna-800023,Bihar
Ph No. :+(91)-(612)-3299019, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9835247603
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Contact Person : Ms. Kiran Shiromani.
Krishna Collection Category : Tribal Crafts
1, Hotel Satkar, Fraser Road,Patna-,Bihar
Ph No. :2222106, Fax:,,Mobile: 9334261834, 9334101113
e-Mail : krishna@krishnacollection.net
WebSite : http://www.krishnacollection.net
Contact Person : Mr.Srikant Jee
NARAYANI CRAFT Category : Festive Decorations
7/6. Anand Puri,Patna-800014,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-3290416, Fax:,,Mobile: 99340 68958, 94316 02574
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Contact Person : Anita Lohia
NARAYANI CRAFT Category : Fashion Accessories
7/6. Anand Puri,Patna-800014,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-3290416, Fax:,,Mobile: 99340 68958, 94316 02574
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Contact Person : Anita Lohia
Petals Boutique Category : Festive Decorations
5D/11, North S.K. Puri, Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :0612-2262774, 22664496, Fax:,,Mobile: 9334112240
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Contact Person : USHA Jha
Sakhi Ada Boutique Category : Needle Work
Sameer Sadan (House of Dr. G.D.N. Singh)
Mitra Compound, Behind Shakti Complex
Boring Road,Patna-800001,Bihar
Ph No. :, Fax:,,Mobile: 09334060581, 09934779770
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Contact Person : Namrata Singh