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The Bounsi Mela of Banka
An annual fair held at the foothills of Mandar Hill in Banka on Makar Sankranti, celebrating the region's rich mythology and culture.
Read more →Singheshwar Mela: A Grand Fair for Mahashivratri
A month-long fair held at the Singheshwar Sthan temple in Madhepura during Mahashivratri, attracting lakhs of devotees and traders.
Read more →Bhai Dooj: The Celebration of Siblinghood
Bhai Dooj, celebrated two days after Diwali, is a festival where sisters pray for the long life and prosperity of their brothers.
Read more →Govardhan Puja: A Celebration of Nature and Gratitude
Celebrated the day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja in Bihar involves the worship of cattle and the creation of cow-dung effigies of Govardhan mountain.
Read more →Vishwakarma Puja: A Veneration of Tools and Machines
A festival dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, celebrated with great enthusiasm in factories, workshops, and by artisans across Bihar.
Read more →Shravani 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.
Read more →Malmas Mela of Rajgir: The Month-Long Fair of Faith
A unique and grand fair held every three years in Rajgir during the intercalary Hindu month of 'Malmas', attracting millions of pilgrims.
Read more →Ramdana Laddu: The Amaranth Seed Sweet
A traditional and nutritious sweet from Bihar, Ramdana Laddu is made from puffed amaranth seeds and jaggery, often eaten during fasts.
Read more →Aloo Chokha: The Soulful Mashed Potato Dish
A simple yet iconic side dish from Bihar, Aloo Chokha is a rustic mash of boiled potatoes, flavored with mustard oil, onions, and chilies.
Read more →Bari-Chawal ka Papad: The Sun-Dried Lentil Wafers
A traditional homemade delicacy, Bari and Chawal ka Papad are sun-dried wafers made from lentils and rice flour, a staple accompaniment in Bihari meals.
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