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Famous Festivals and Fairs of Bihar for BPSC Culture Section
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Festivals
- Chhath Puja: worship of the Sun, the most important festival of Bihar.
- Sama-Chakeva: a festival of the Mithila region linked to brothers and sisters.
- Madhushravani: celebrated by newly married women in Mithila.
- Teej, Holi, Diwali and Eid are celebrated widely.
Fairs
- Sonepur Mela: one of the largest cattle fairs in Asia.
- Rajgir Mahotsav: a cultural festival.
- Gaya Pitrapaksha Mela: linked with rituals for ancestors.
Folk art
Madhubani (Mithila) painting is the best known folk art of Bihar, followed by Manjusha art and Sujni embroidery.
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