India
Medical Student Visits Bihar Museum to Explore Ancient Relics
By Mayank Kumar
On November 3, Soumya Pathak, a 23‑year‑old final‑year medical student from a medical college in Ambala, Haryana, visited the Bihar Museum in Patna to view exhibits of prehistoric relics. Pathak, who hails from Muzaffarpur in Bihar, examined coins from the Mauryan period (321–185 B.C.E.) and the Gupta era (early 4th to mid‑6th C.E.). She also explored interactive galleries that highlight Bihar’s significant influence on Jainism and Buddhism. "I have been thinking of coming here for a long time, but after reading on social media that the museum is ranked the best in Asia, I decided to spend a day here," Pathak said. She was on her way to Muzaffarpur for the Deepavali holidays and arrived at the museum directly from Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan airport, about four kilometres away. Pathak expressed pride in her state, which is often in the news for poverty and violence. Published – November 08, 2026 05:26 am IST
Frequently asked questions
Who is Soumya Pathak?
Soumya Pathak is a 23‑year‑old final‑year medical student from a medical college in Ambala, Haryana, who hails from Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
What did Soumya Pathak examine at the Bihar Museum?
She examined coins from the Mauryan period (321–185 B.C.E.) and the Gupta era (early 4th to mid‑6th C.E.) and explored interactive galleries highlighting Jainism and Buddhism.
Why did Soumya Pathak decide to visit the museum?
She had been thinking of visiting for a long time, and after reading on social media that the museum is ranked the best in Asia, she decided to spend a day there.