Culture & Living Traditions
Immerse yourself in Bihar's ancient festivals, world-celebrated folk art styles, and spiritual gatherings.
Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is the most ancient and grandest festival of Bihar, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Spanning four days of strict fasting and hol...
Read DetailMadhubani Painting
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila art, is a traditional style developed in the Mithila region of Bihar. It is characterized by eye-catching geometrical ...
Read DetailSonepur Cattle Fair
Held on Kartik Poornima (November/December) at the confluence of the Ganges and Gandak rivers, the Sonepur Fair is the largest cattle fair in Asia. Historically...
Read DetailSama Chakeva
Sama Chakeva is a popular winter festival celebrated primarily in the Mithila region of Bihar. It marks the brother-sister bond and welcomes the migratory birds...
Read DetailManjusha Art
Manjusha Art is an ancient folk art form originating from the Anga region (modern-day Bhagalpur) of Bihar. It is a unique scroll painting style that sequentiall...
Read DetailSikki Grass Craft
Sikki Grass Craft is a traditional handicraft of Bihar, made using a special wild grass known as Sikki. The grass is found in the wet, marshy areas of North Bih...
Read DetailJat-Jatin Folk Dance
Jat-Jatin is one of the most famous folk dances of Bihar, performed primarily in the Mithila and Koshi regions. It is danced by women during the monsoon months ...
Read DetailBidesia Folk Theater
Bidesia is a highly popular folk theater form of Bihar, created and popularized by the legendary playwright, actor, and social reformer Bhikhari Thakur (often r...
Read DetailMithila Paag
The Mithila Paag is a traditional headgear of the Mithila region of Bihar. It is a symbol of honor, respect, and cultural identity for the Maithili-speaking pop...
Read DetailBhagalpuri Silk
Bhagalpuri Silk, also known as Tussar Silk, is a world-renowned textile produced in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Bhagalpur is famously known as the "Silk City" of India du...
Read DetailSohar Folk Songs
Sohar is a traditional folk song genre of Bihar, sung by women during celebrations marking the birth of a child, especially a son. It is a beautiful musical exp...
Read DetailKajri Music and Teej
Kajri is a popular semi-classical and folk music genre sung during the monsoon season in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is deeply connected with the swings...
Read DetailBhojpuri Folk Music
Bhojpuri Folk Music is the vibrant musical tradition of the Bhojpuri-speaking region of Bihar. It is rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in the rural life, agricul...
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