Do you know that Bihar is the land, which is famous for
taking the enjoyment of the celebration of several festivals? If not, today, I
am here to tell you about this fact.
Every year, thousands of people from every nook and corner of the nation attend this festival.
Colorful Festivals in Bihar
It is known to most of people that India is blessed with
varied festivals, culture, religions and beliefs. During the tour of every part
of this nation, tourists would get the chance of taking the fine glimpse of the
culture of every different region.
In each state of this nation, you can take the enjoyment
of the celebration of some festivals, that are a matchless part of its cultural
heritage and are varied from the rest. To attend these festivals is very
amusing. Here is the detail of the renowned festivals from Bihar.
Chatth Puja
Possibly being the most renowned festival of Bihar,
Chhath Puja, which has become a synonym of Bihar, is really an ancient Hindu
festival, which is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and occurs 6 days after the
celebration of Diwali. Being an expression of paying thanks and seeking
blessings from the Almighty for providing life on Earth, this festival is
counted among the most celebrated festivals in India. By attending the Chhat
Puja, you can get the glimpse of the true devotion.
Shravani Mela
Celebrated during every month of Shravan (July – August),
the Shravani Mela, which is organized along a 108 long route connecting the
towns of Sutanganj and Deogarh, is a significant month long ritual in Bihar. During
this fair, the devotees, called ‘Kanwarias’, who participate it, put on saffron
colored clothes and make the collection of water from the holy Ghats at
Sutanganj. After this, they make a walk barefoot along the 108 long extension
to Deogarh to cause the holy Shiva Linga bathe.
Every year, thousands of people from every nook and corner of the nation attend this festival.
Sama Chakeva
Particularly celebrated in Mithila, Sama Chakeva occurs
during the winter when the birds leave the Himalayas for the plains.
Symbolizing the relationship of brother and sister, this festival, which begins
with the welcoming of the pair of the birds, namely Sama-Chakeva, occurs when
the colorful birds leave their land. During this festival, the girls make the
statues of the birds and adorn them in their own traditional style. Later, the
festival occurs with full splendor and ends by a farewell (Vidai) of the Sama,
with a wish that these birds would get back to the land the coming year.
Sonepur Cattle Fair
Being the Asia’s largest cattle fair, the Sonepur Cattle
Fair, which occurs in the town of Sonepur in the eastern Indian state of Bihar,
has its root deep in ancient folklore and mythology. Observed on the Kartik
Purnima that is the 1st full moon after the festival of Diwali, this
great fair is the right place for the selling and purchasing of domestic cattle
such as a camel, elephant, birds and sheep. Besides this, several handloom and
handicraft stalls are also installed along with the folk dances and magic show.
Each year, the majority of foreign tourists visit this fair.
Pitrapaksha Mela
In the month of September each year, the Pitrapaksha
Mela, which is organized in Gaya, is visited by people coming here from every
nook and corner of the nation to worship their forefathers as a part of the
rite of Shraddha. The Shraddha ceremony is performed by the Gayalis, the
descendants of the Magga Brahmins. Believed to bring salvation to the left
soul, the tradition of this mandatory Hindu ritual, which dates back to Lord
Buddha, is believed to have performed the 1st Pindan in this region.
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Makar Sankranti Mela
Organized at Rajgir (a town in Bihar) in the month of
January each year, the Makar Sankranti Mela, in which the devotees offer a
flower to the deities in the temple and take a dive in the sacred water, is
counted among the most enjoyed fairs in Bihar. The Mandar Hills in the Banka
district is another site related to this fair. People believe that the renowned
Panchjanya – the Shankh (conch shell), which was used during the war of
Mahabharata, has been found on the Mandar Hills. Because of this conch, this
festival has become much renowned in the state of Bihar.
Buddha Jayanti
During the Baisakh Purnima (full moon day) in the month
of May, the celebration of the Buddha Jayanti is made. As per belief, Lord
Buddha got his birth, enlightenment and death on the same day of the full moon
night. It was so that the festival of the Buddha Jayanti, which is particularly
celebrated in the town of Bodh Gaya and Rajgir, came to be observed. The day of
celebration and prayer at the Mahabodhi
Temple is symbolized by this day.
Bihula
Majorly celebrated in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar
during the month of August each year, the Bihula festival, which has several
myths related to it, is rather popular in the Eastern Bihar. During this
festival, people make a prayer to the Goddess Mansa to save the members of
their family. During this festival, the magnificent Majusha Art, which is as
brilliant as other art forms popularized in the state of Bihar, is the main
part of it.
Rajgir Mahotsav
Having the holiness by both Buddhists and Jains, Rajgir,
which is the ancient capital of the Magadhan Empire of Bihar, is the venue of
the Rajgir Mahotsav, organized each year by the Department of Tourism, Bihar.
Being a colorful festival of music and dance, this Mahotsav, which is organized
in the last week of the month of October, offers a perfect calm ambience
blessed with the devotional songs, instrumental music, folk dance, opera,
ballet and other art and dance forms. Several tourists from all over the world
attend this grand festival.
Thus, it can be surely said that Bihar is the perfect
region of India for taking the enjoyment of the celebration of colorful
festivals in order to have the fine glimpse of the great culture of this land.
You must make a plan to attend any of these festivals at least in your entire
life. By booking Bihar Tour Package from Holidayworms, one of the leading tour
and travel operators of India, you can get this golden chance.
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