The university was built in the Kushana style, but the influence of the Pala dynasty can be seen everywhere. The Xuanzang Memorial Hall is believed to have been built to commemorate the Chinese traveler Xuanzang, who came to India around the 5th century. The ancient manuscripts and Buddha statues are kept in Nalanda Museum established in 1971. Nav Nalanda Vihar was founded in 1951 to uphold the ancient tradition of spreading knowledge. Rajgir, a famous pilgrimage of Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains is around a few kilometers from here. There are many historical sites like Swarna Gufa, Griddhakuta Parvat, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa. One of the most famous places near Nalanda is Bihar Sharif, 13 kilometers away, which is the regional headquarters and center of Islamic architecture. Bodh Gaya is the main Buddhist pilgrimage center, about 50 kilometers from Nalanda. There are the Mahabodhi Temple, temples built by the Buddhist government, archaeological museums, and various other sites. Gaya is about 65 kilometers from Nalanda and is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. Pawapuri is 47 kilometers from Nalanda and is believed to be the place where Lord Mahavira died. Chhat Puja or the worship of the sun god is unique to Nalanda. The most famous is the Temple of the Sun in Baragaon, near Nalanda, which offers new fields of rice, sweets, and fruits for worship. Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and nirvana take place on the same full moon day in April / May.