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Festivals & Fairs

Bihar GK · त्यौहार और मेले · 15 facts

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Chhath Puja: Bihar's most important festival, celebrated in Oct-Nov

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Chhath ritual: Women offer prayers to sun god (Surya) for family welfare

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Diwali, Holi: Major festivals celebrated with traditional customs across Bihar

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Vivaha Mandap Mela (Gaya): Annual fair for marriage matchmaking

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Rath Yatra (Patna-Varanasi): Religious procession honoring Lord Jagannath traditions

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Sonepur Mela (Bihar): Famous livestock fair, occurs in Nov-Dec near Ganga

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Bodh Gaya Festival: Celebrates Buddha Purnima when Buddha attained enlightenment

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Purnima Jhulus (Madhubani): Full moon festival with swings, regional celebration

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Vat Savitri Vrat: Women's festival for husband's welfare

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Teej Festival: Monsoon festival with songs, swings, community celebrations

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Sonepur Mela (Harihar Kshetra Mela) is Asia's largest cattle fair held annually

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Rajgir Mahotsav: Annual cultural festival held at Rajgir in October-November

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Sama-Chakeva: A Mithila folk festival celebrating sibling love (Kartik month)

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Makar Sankranti called 'Khichdi' in Bihar; Tilkut, laddoo distributed as prasad

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Nalanda Mahotsav promotes heritage tourism and cultural events at ancient Nalanda site