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FESTIVALS OF BIHAR

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Buddha Jayanti The Buddha Jayanti is celebrated during the month of May, on the Baisakh Purnima (full moon day). It is believed that Buddha was born, enlightened and passed away on the same full moon day. Thus, the festival Buddha Jayanti came to be celebrated. This is especially celebrated in the town Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. This day marks the day of prayer and celebration at the Mahabodhi Temple.This just shows how great the culture of Bihar really is. Be sure to witness these festivals at least once in your lifetime. Sonepur Cattle Fair This fair of Bihar has its root in ancient mythology and folklore. The Sonepur Cattle fair is the Asia's largest cattle fair which takes place in the town of Sonepur in Bihar. It is held on Kartik Purnima that is the first full moon after the festival of Diwali. In this fair, domestic cattle like an elephant, camel, sheep and birds are brought in from around the country and sold here. Apart from this, varied handicrafts and handloom stalls are also
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SOME FASTIVALS OF BIHAR

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CHHATH PUJA  Chhath puja is the most famous and original celebrated festival among the many fairs and festivals of Bihar. It is an ancient Hindu festival in the worship of ‘Surya’, the sun deity. It is celebrated 6 days after Diwali in worship and honoring the sun for its sustenance and blessings. The observers of the puja perform fasts and prayers and distribute sweets, kheer (rice pudding), and fruits. One witnesses the true spirit of the festival when thousands of devotees gather on the banks of the holy Ganges river before sunrise for the conclusion of Chatth puja. MAKAR SANKRANTI Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival of Bihar, similar to Pongal in South India, Lohri in North India, and Bihu in Assam. Like every other holy festival, it is marked with pujas, offerings of flowers to the gods, and holy dips in the Ganges. The famous Makar Sankranti mela is held in Rajgir and Mandar Hills, Banka district, in January. The sky is littered with pretty and colorful kites flow
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FASTIVALS OF BIHAR

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Makar sankranti  Makar Sankranti is the harveat festival of Bihar. Similar to pongal in South India and Lohri in North India, Makar-Sankranti, known as Tila Sankrant in Bihar incorporates religious as well as mythological significance. Every year in january, Makar Sankranti mela is held at Rajgir. During this festival , devotees offer flowers to yhe deities in the temples and take a dip in the holy water of hot springs. Another part of Bihar that lies in the Banke district celebrates the festival by organizing a massive fair at Mandar Hills. With its origin in Mahabharata, it is believed that the the conch shell the shank of lord krishna has been found on the hills. To celebrate the mythological roots, Makar Sankranti is therefore amongst the most famous and most auspicious festivals in Bihar. Chhath Puja Chhath puja is the famous and main festival of Bihar. Bihar is an ancient land having deep roots in religion. Folks in Bihar, being spiritually inclined, celebrate many fe
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FAMOUS FASTIVALS OF BIHAR

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The Indian state Bihar is recognized for its traditonal Customs and cultural wealth. Throughout the year, citizens of this state celebrate a wide varity of festivals,each with its own set of rituals. These celebrations are a vital element of Bihar's cultural identity, and they serve to showcase the state's rich cultural diversity. Bihar is home to a wide variety of colorful an lively festivals, including the well known chhath Puja and the springtime celebration of Holi.  Durga Puja, Makar Sankranti, Saraswati Puja, and many more are just a few of many festivals observed in Bihar. These events not only honor long-held customs, but also provide a chance for people to mingle and have fun together. In this way, Bihar's festivals play an important role in encouraging cultural harmony and unity.
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