Bihar

Bihar - Overview When you will ask someone about the northern state of Bihar and its tourist attractions, most probably he will explain the state more as a pilgrimage…

Fairs and festivals are an integral part of the culture and history of Bihar. People in Bihar celebrate traditional and religious fairs and festivals with enthusiasm. These fairs…

Chhath or Dala Chhath is one of the most famous Hindu festivals of India unique to Bihar and Jharkhand. Chhath means number six in Hindi. It is so because the festival begins on…

Historically, Gaya has been considered as one of the holiest cities for Hindus. Its religious importance becomes more important during the occasion of Pitrapaksha. During…

Makar Sankranti has special importance for every Hindu. This is the day when the Sun God begins its ascendancy and enters into the Northern Hemisphere. Like Greeks, Hindus too…

The process of searching bridegroom for the daughter is always an important issue for a father in India. Here in Mithila, the process has been institutionalized and given a…

Like other parts of India, people in Bihar celebrate this festival to make the Snake God happy. On this occasion they worship snakes so that these reptiles do not harm them. Nag…

Bihar is known for its fairs and festivals all over. Sarhul Festival is one of the most popular tribal festivals in the region. It is a festival of flowers, which you must…

Vaishali Mahotsava, celebrated at Vashali, is a popular festival. Vaishali is the place where Buddha attained Parinirvana. It is also the venue of the Second Buddhist Council…

From exotic wildlife reserves to historical monuments, Bihar harbors all. Some of the most revered pilgrimages of India are also located in Bihar. The spiritual grandeur of the…