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Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrating the Apostle of Peace
Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the 24th Jain Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira, is celebrated with great devotion in Bihar, his birthplace....
KnowBiharMakar Sankranti: The Festival of Kites and Tilkut
Celebrated in January, Makar Sankranti in Bihar is marked by holy dips in the Ganges, kite flying, and feasting on special sesame and jaggery sweets....
KnowBiharMakhana Kheer: A Healthy and Creamy Dessert
A delicious and nutritious pudding made from fox nuts (makhana), milk, and sugar, popular in the Mithila region of Bihar....
KnowBiharMalahi Mela of Dumaria: A Unique Fair of Faith
A unique fair held in East Champaran, the Malahi Mela is a symbol of communal harmony and deep-rooted folk traditions....
KnowBiharMalmas Mela of Rajgir: The Month-Long Fair of Faith
A unique and grand fair held every three years in Rajgir during the intercalary Hindu month of 'Malmas', attracting millions of pilgrims....
KnowBiharMalpua: The Sweet Pancake of Bihar
Malpua is a traditional sweet pancake, popular across Bihar, made from a batter of flour, milk, and sugar, and often flavored with cardamom and fennel....
KnowBiharManer Sharif: A Beacon of Sufi Culture
Located near Patna, Maner Sharif is a major Sufi pilgrimage site, housing the tombs of saints Makhdoom Yahya Maneri and Shah Daulat....
KnowBiharThe Vanishing Art of Manjhi Santal Tribal Painting
A unique and minimalist tribal art form from Bihar, Manjhi Santal painting is characterized by its simple, stick-figure-like human forms....
KnowBiharManjusha Art: The Serpent Paintings of Anga
Delve into the world of Manjusha art, a traditional folk art of Bhagalpur characterized by its vibrant colors and stories of serpent gods....
KnowBiharThe Mauryan Empire: Bihar's Golden Age
From its capital in Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire rose to become one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient history, marking a golden age for Bih...
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