Blog Posts
The Role of 'Dai' in Rural Bihar: More Than a Midwife
The 'Dai' or traditional birth attendant has been a central figure in rural healthcare in Bihar, providing not just midwifery services but also post-natal care ...
KnowBiharThe Role of Panchayats in Bihar's Village Life
An insight into the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar and its crucial role in local self-governance, rural development, and social justice....
KnowBiharSama Chakeva: Celebrating the Brother-Sister Bond
A beautiful festival of Mithila celebrating the love between brothers and sisters, welcoming migratory birds in winter....
KnowBiharSaraswati Puja: Celebrating Knowledge and Art
A vibrant festival dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, music, and art, celebrated with immense enthusiasm by students and artists across Bihar....
KnowBiharSattu Paratha: The Wholesome Bihari Flatbread
A popular and nutritious breakfast dish from Bihar, Sattu Paratha is a whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a savory filling of roasted gram flour (sattu)....
KnowBiharSattu: The Powerhouse Superfood of Bihar
Sattu, or roasted gram flour, is a humble yet incredibly versatile and nutritious ingredient that is central to Bihari cuisine....
KnowBiharSaurath Sabha: The Ancient Marriage Market of Mithila
A unique annual congregation in Madhubani where Maithil Brahmin families gather to arrange marriages, with genealogists verifying lineages....
KnowBiharThe Sweet Royalty: Shahi Litchi of Muzaffarpur
Discover the story behind Muzaffarpur's famous Shahi Litchi, a fruit so special it has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag....
KnowBiharShravani Mela: The Holy Pilgrimage to Deoghar
A month-long festival where millions of saffron-clad devotees carry holy water from the Ganges in Sultanganj to the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar....
KnowBiharThe Significance of the Gamcha in Bihari Culture
More than just a piece of cloth, the Gamcha is a ubiquitous symbol of Bihari identity, utility, and tradition....
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