Festivals of Faith

Experience the devotion that stops time.

Step into Bihar's living traditions. From sunrise rituals on sacred ghats to grand rural fairs, every festival brings a rhythm of prayer, community, and celebration.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Rituals, Fairs, and Faith

Explore Bihar's most beloved festivals and the stories behind them.

Chhath Puja
October-November

Chhath Puja

The great sun festival celebrated with riverbank rituals, fasting, and offerings.

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Sonepur Mela
November

Sonepur Mela

Asia's largest cattle fair where commerce meets devotion on the banks of the Gandak.

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Sama Chakeva
November

Sama Chakeva

Winter festival celebrating the bond between siblings through folk songs and art.

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Buddha Purnima
April-May

Buddha Purnima

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha.

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FESTIVAL CALENDAR

Plan Your Visit

Pick your season and build a travel itinerary around Bihar's most vibrant celebrations.

Tapovan
13th Jan · Gaya
Mandar Mahotsav
13th–15th Jan · Banka
Buddha Mahotsav
30th Jan–1st Feb · Bodh Gaya
Surya Mahotsav Dev
24th–26th Jan · Aurangabad
Rajgir Mahotsav
1st–3rd Feb · Rajgir
Basant Panchami
Mid Feb · Bihar
Holi of Bihar
Mid Mar · Statewide
Shivratri Melas
Mar · Deoghar/Patna
Ram Navami
Apr · Bihar
Buddha Purnima
Apr–May · Bodh Gaya
Summer Mela
May · Nalanda
Jyeshtha Purnima
Jun · Vaishali
Shravani Mela
Jul · Deoghar
Raksha Bandhan
Aug · Bihar
Janmashtami
Aug · Gaya
Jitiya
Sep · Bihar
Durga Puja
Oct · Bihar
Diwali
Oct–Nov · Bihar
Chhath Puja
Nov · Bihar
Sonepur Mela
Nov · Sonepur
Sama Chakeva
Dec · Mithila
Christmas Market
Dec · Patna