Festivals & Fairs
Bihar GK · त्यौहार और मेले · 15 facts
Chhath Puja: Bihar's most important festival, celebrated in Oct-Nov
Chhath ritual: Women offer prayers to sun god (Surya) for family welfare
Diwali, Holi: Major festivals celebrated with traditional customs across Bihar
Vivaha Mandap Mela (Gaya): Annual fair for marriage matchmaking
Rath Yatra (Patna-Varanasi): Religious procession honoring Lord Jagannath traditions
Sonepur Mela (Bihar): Famous livestock fair, occurs in Nov-Dec near Ganga
Bodh Gaya Festival: Celebrates Buddha Purnima when Buddha attained enlightenment
Purnima Jhulus (Madhubani): Full moon festival with swings, regional celebration
Vat Savitri Vrat: Women's festival for husband's welfare
Teej Festival: Monsoon festival with songs, swings, community celebrations
Sonepur Mela (Harihar Kshetra Mela) is Asia's largest cattle fair held annually
Rajgir Mahotsav: Annual cultural festival held at Rajgir in October-November
Sama-Chakeva: A Mithila folk festival celebrating sibling love (Kartik month)
Makar Sankranti called 'Khichdi' in Bihar; Tilkut, laddoo distributed as prasad
Nalanda Mahotsav promotes heritage tourism and cultural events at ancient Nalanda site