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Ghughni-Chura: A Hearty Bihari Breakfast
A classic breakfast combination in Bihar, Ghughni-Chura pairs a spicy black chickpea curry with flattened rice for a wholesome and filling meal....
KnowBiharThe Global Footprint of Bihar: A Story of Migration and Success
From Silicon Valley to Mauritius, the Bihari diaspora has made significant contributions across the globe, carrying their culture and resilience with them....
KnowBiharGodna Painting: The Tattoo Art of Bihar
Explore the world of Godna painting, a traditional tattoo art form practiced by tribal communities in Bihar, which has now found a new life on paper and cloth....
KnowBiharThe Tradition of 'Gona': A Second Farewell for the Bride
Gona is a traditional post-marriage ceremony in Bihar, marking the bride's final departure to her husband's home, often performed years after the wedding....
KnowBiharThe 'Gotra' System in Bihar: Tracing Ancestral Lineage
The Gotra system is a patrilineal classification system used in Hindu society in Bihar to trace one's lineage back to a common male ancestor, usually an ancient...
KnowBiharGovardhan Puja: A Celebration of Nature and Gratitude
Celebrated the day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja in Bihar involves the worship of cattle and the creation of cow-dung effigies of Govardhan mountain....
KnowBiharThe Gupta Empire: Bihar's Second Golden Age
Following the Mauryas, the Gupta dynasty, with its base in Magadha, ushered in another golden age of art, science, and culture in Bihar and across India....
KnowBiharThe Significance of Guru Purnima in Bihar
Guru Purnima is a day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic teachers, celebrated with reverence in the land of ancient gurus like Buddha and Mahavira....
KnowBiharThe Legacy of Hindi Journalism in Bihar
Bihar has a long and storied history of Hindi journalism, with newspapers playing a crucial role in the freedom struggle and social reform movements....
KnowBiharPatna University: A Century of Educational Excellence
Established in 1917, Patna University was the first university in Bihar and once hailed as the 'Oxford of the East', nurturing generations of leaders and intell...
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