SULTANGANJ - AJGAIVINATH  TEMPLE

Regarding its name Ajgaivinath, legends embody many accounts saying that it is here, Lord Siva gave His potent bow-Ajgav to His devotee, and so the place was called Ajgaivinath. Moreover, this place was an integral part of ancient Anga country ruled by Karna of Mahabharat fame with Champanagar as his capital. And Sultanganj is a part of that great country. So doubly famous. During the reign of Pala dynasty, it was here the foundation was laid for the Vikramasila University of global importance.

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