Nalanda Mahavihara, thriving from the 5th to the 12th centuries, is considered one of the great landmarks in the history of education, both in India and globally. Located in present-day Bihar, India, it was among the earliest residential universities in the world and was a significant symbol of India’s intellectual, spiritual, and cultural heritage. Nalanda is more than a monastic center; it was very dynamic in philosophical inquiry, scholarship, intercultural dialogue, and international acade

Inauguration of Nalanda University

The Teaser is Here! Nalanda Literature Festival 2025. The wait is finally over! With immense pride, we present the official teaser of the Nalanda Literature Festival 2025, a grand celebration of Legacy, Language & Literature. From the timeless ruins of Nalanda University, where seekers of knowledge once gathered from across the world, emerges a festival that revives this heritage for the modern era. What to Expect at NLF 2025? • Conversations with renowned authors, poets, and thinkers from India

Nalanda Mahavihara: Buddhist scholars, academics discuss rise and fall of Nalanda in Delhi conference

Wide shot of the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda Excavated Site, India