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The Museum Tour

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Bihar Museum

Previous Next Patna is a place whose history dates back to 2700 years. Hence, there are a number of museums that houses artifacts, sculptures, earthenwares, figurines especially the terracota ones, and instruments of olden times.  The 2000-year old Didarganj Yakshini statue of Mauryan times is the one of the main attractions of Bihar Museum. To unfold the history of Bihar, and the personalities related to Bihar, there are many museums which can be walked through in this tour. To name a few, Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalay, Gandhi Sangrahalay and the historic Gandhi Maidan.…

How is Holi Celebrated in Bihar!

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A major festival in Bihar, Holi is celebrated with full gusto in the state. Learn how the local variations add colors to Holi in Bihar! Holi, the festival of colors is round the corner and one can feel the enthusiasm and fervor. Holi is celebrated in the month of Phalgun. It starts with Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi on Phalgun Purnima and continues till next day when Dhulendi or Badi Holi is celebrated with all kinds of color such as mud, powdered colors mixed with water and Gulal.  In Bihar, Holi is…

How Buddhism and Bihar are intertwined

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The Giant Buddha Statue

The Mahabodhi Temple The Nalanda University Siddhartha Gautama was a young prince born to royalty in Lumbini, an area which is now part of Nepal about 2600 years ago. While growing up he was shielded from all of life's worries and trepidations since his parents wanted him to grow up to be a strong warrior. He was privy to all of life's materialistic pleasures and was oblivious to human sufferings and the common man`s pursuit to happiness. But contrary to the belief of his parents, his eventual encounter with human sickness, suffering…

What is the importance of Bihar Diwas

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Bihar, with a glorious history of over 2000 years,was recognized officially as a state on March 22, 1912, which is now the Bihar Diwas! Bihar Diwas is celebrated every year on 22nd March to commemorate the separation of Bihar from Bengal. The tradition of celebrating Bihar Diwas was first started in the year 2010 under the guidance of our honorable Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar and since then, has been celebrated with much enthusiasm. It was on this day(March 22) that Bihar got its identity as it was separated from the Bengal…