Bihar

The Rajgir Mahotsav is a Buddhist festival held in October, the world famous Sonepur Animal Fair is held in October/November and the Patliputra Mahotsava is usually scheduled for March.Sonepur Mela is a traditional religious ... [full story]

Bihar is famed for its textiles, particularly its hand-woven raw silks called tussar. The Madhubani district of the state is the home of the exquisite Madhubani painting. The Madhubani and Mithila styles owe their ... [full story]